A presidential election is almost upon us. But if you have young children or grandchildren, you know what’s really important this week is Butterfingers, not ballots, and Pop Rocks, not the popular vote. Yes, it’s Halloween time again, which . . .
If you work for a medium-size or large organization, you may well be entering that time of year known as Open Enrollment. While it may not be as dramatic as the “other” election that’s arriving in a few weeks, Open Enrollment will . . .
As an investor, you can sometimes still feel you’re at the mercy of forces beyond your control. This may be especially true today, when the Federal Reserve has warned of an approaching “fiscal cliff.” What can you do in the face of . . .
In Waynedale, the center of town has always been the intersection of Lower Huntington and Bluffton Roads. Nestled on the Southwest corner for the past 49 years, Azar’s Big Boy Restaurant has been the one business which has stood the test of time. . . .
Have you recently received a pension buyout offer? If so, you need to decide if you should take the buyout, which could provide you with a potentially large lump sum, or continue accepting your regular pension payments for the rest of your life. It’s . . .
The investment world can be complex — so you may not want to navigate it alone. But when it comes to getting professional advice, you certainly have an abundance of choices. How can you know which approach is right for you?
The answer depends, to . . .
Watch for forest-killing pests this month. You could help save some of Indiana’s most important natural resources.
Citing the threat to Hoosier forests, Gov. Mitch Daniels has proclaimed August as inaugural Forest Pest Awareness Month.
The purpose . . .
All investments carry risk. But, as an investor, one of the biggest risks you face is that of not achieving your long-term goals, such as enjoying a comfortable retirement and remaining financially independent throughout your life. To help reach your . . .
Bad mouths have broken many a nose.
The Horse & The Ass
My nephew, Dougie, sent me the following quote by Larry Pillow, which he thought was memorable.
“When your horse dies, dismount.”
So in Dougie’s honor, I coined the following . . .
Have you recently received a pension buyout offer? If so, you need to decide if you should take the buyout, which could provide you with a potentially large lump sum, or continue accepting your regular pension payments for the rest of your life. It’s . . .
The investment world can be complex — so you may not want to navigate it alone. But when it comes to getting professional advice, you certainly have an abundance of choices. How can you know which approach is right for you?
The answer depends, to . . .
Summer is here — which means a vacation most likely isn’t far away. Whether you’re hitting the road, jumping on a plane or even enjoying a “staycation” at home, you’re probably looking forward to some down time with . . .
Have you ever gotten out of bed and felt a pain in the bottom of your heel? Does the pain seem to decrease the longer you are on your foot? When you sit down in the middle of the day and go to get back up does your heel hurt again? If this sounds . . .
There are approximately 23 species of hydrangeas but only five are commonly sold in this area. These Japanese natives are known as big leaf, French, garden or florist quality hydrangeas. All seem to winter hardy here even though they are only rated . . .
If you’re like most people, you go through many complex thoughts and emotions when choosing investments. In fact, a field of study called “behavioral finance” is devoted to understanding why people make their investment decisions. . . .
To achieve investment success, you don’t have to start out with a huge sum or “get lucky” by picking “hot” stocks. In fact, very few people actually travel those two routes. But in working toward your investment goals, . . .
Now that another school year is drawing to a close, your young children are a step closer to the day when they’ll be heading off to college. Of course, as you’re probably aware, higher education doesn’t come cheap — and the costs . . .
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The Nightingale Pledge is a traditional pledge that was taken by new nurses. . . .
Are hockey fans…puckers?
Go At It
The University of California psychologists have found that gossip can be therapeutic and make you feel better. So go at it ladies, as if you need any additional encouragement.
The Catcher
Calvin Johnson, an . . .
One of the most important holidays of the year is coming up on Sunday, May 13. That holiday is Mother’s Day, the day we honor our Mothers and all the contributions they have made to our lives. My Mother passed away when I was only 17 years old. . . .
Are you looking for something to do this summer with family, friends or a way to meet new friends? Beginning this month, the City of Fort Wayne is offering 27 ways to have fun and see our city off the beaten path.
The third season of Trek the Trails . . .
If you’re a mother, you’ll probably get some nice cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your children themselves. And since you want to see them happy and financially secure, perhaps you can use . . .
Mayor Tom Henry was joined by youths from Crossroad Child and Family Services, Ron Caccamo from Old National Insurance, Carol Cavell from Trees Indiana, Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and Manager of Forestry Operations Chad Tinkel and Geoff . . .
Not long ago, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced that it plans to keep short-term interest rates near zero until late 2014. The Fed initially pushed rates to that level in 2008, in an effort to stimulate economic growth. Clearly, low interest rates . . .
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands near Fort Wayne and Huntington, offers interesting and informative nature events.
Every Tuesday in April
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
. . .
SELL INVESTMENTS FOR THE RIGHT REASONS
It’s important to understand which investments to own, and when to buy them. But you should also know when it’s time to sell an investment — and why.
Unfortunately, many people sell investments for . . .
You’ve got until April 17 to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2011 tax year. That’s not a lot of time, but if you have some money available, and you haven’t completely funded your IRA for 2011, consider . . .
It has been a great privilege to participate in the Waynedale Community Improvement Team with a dedicated group of people. Waynedale is home to many great events and the team looks forward to creating events that help knit residents together and promote . . .
After eating a big farm breakfast the captain and Dave headed west for Sanibel Island. Dave was driving and the captain started reviewing his call list—Big Jesse was at the top of the list—he appeared more than 20 times on the missed calls window. . . .
As an investor, what are your goals? You can probably think of quite a few — but over the course of your lifetime, your objectives typically will fall into five key categories. And once you’re familiar with these areas, you can start thinking . . .