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Earth Day lessons for investors
It’s almost Earth Day (April 22), when people around the world focus on ways of protecting and preserving the environment. And the lessons from this occasion can be applied to other areas of life — such as investing. Here are some themes to consider:...
Field Notes: With a little innuendo
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. In my column on missing the bus and the Xenia tornado a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned how important the evening news was to family life in the '70s. Our household's preferred...
Investment ideas for business owners
By definition, business owners put a lot of their financial resources into their enterprises. But as an owner, you may need to invest in more than inventories and payroll to help achieve the future you’ve envisioned. Here are a few investments you may want to...
Field Notes: Thank the Germans
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. This year, the Cadbury "bunny" is a one-eyed rescue cat from Boise, Idaho, named "Crash." Although Cadbury used non-bunny "bunnies" for years in ads for its signature cream egg,...
Financial tips for blended families
Becoming part of a blended family can certainly be rewarding. Of course, as is the case in all families, there will be challenges, one of which is financial. A blended family must deal with some specific financial issues, so it’s a good idea to become familiar with...
Field Notes: Missing the bus
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. I rode the bus to school almost every day from first grade through 11th grade. Adjusting for the occasional after-school activity and inevitable sick days, I took roughly 5,000...
What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?
During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck” that can help you meet your income needs....
Field Notes: Where’s my flying car?
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. Our economic development office receives dozens of requests for information (RFIs) annually. Some of these companies are great fits for the county and will eventually become...
Choose to celebrate life and living
The author, Andell McCoy, is a teacher, life coach and expressive artist. As an introduction to this week’s column, she writes: "With the world full of turmoil, how do we react to events in our life? I recommend pausing before acting rashly and making a conscious...
Time for financial ‘spring cleaning’
Now that we’ve put winter behind us — at least on the calendar — it’s time for us to think about sprucing up our homes, inside and out. But it also may be time to do some financial spring cleaning. Some of the same ideas involved in tidying up your home can also be...
Field Notes: Si sophistiqué
The author, John Marek, is a writer and CEO of the Anson Economic Development Partnership. My high school offered classes in three foreign languages, Spanish, German and French. My buddies Jeff and Carl took German and Fred took Spanish, which considering his ethnic...
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Should investors ‘go it alone’?
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Michael Hayes, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you’re going to enjoy a comfortable retirement, you should know, among other things, how much money you’ll need. And you may have a much better chance of...