by Mt Gilead | Nov 28, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
We all make mistakes in many areas of life. These mistakes are usually fairly harmless — we took a wrong turn while driving, used the wrong ingredients in a recipe and so on. But sometimes, our mistakes can be costly — especially those connected to investing. Here are...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 26, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
The soft, silent blanket of snow that coats the ground during the winter months is more than just picturesque; it’s part of Earth’s climatic rhythm and has a profound impact on plant growth cycles. With its high reflectivity, snow sends a great deal of...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 22, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is closed tight today, and the view is misty. We’ve been experiencing some much-needed rain over the past 24...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 22, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
If you will soon be 65 and you don’t have health insurance through your employer or your spouse’s plan, you’ll need to start looking into Medicare – so you should know your options. And your first big choice will likely be whether to go with original Medicare or...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 19, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
Ants are one of the most common garden dwellers, and while they can play a beneficial role in the ecosystem, they can also be a gardener’s nemesis. As someone who has felt the sting of their tiny but mighty bite, and who has battle scars from a summer spent...
by Mt Gilead | Nov 15, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your lifetime, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income. So, if your IRA...
