Archives for December 2014
Ice-storm Christmas
By Madison Frederick HO! HO! HO! May all the warmth of the holiday season envelope you and your loved ones. There are countless feel-good, inspirational family stories that cheer us and warm our hearts during this time. One of my most vivid family Christmas memories deals with the lack of warmth ... literally. I live in the Appalachian Mountains and many folks do … [Read more...]
What you may not know about Social Security but should
By Angie Moore The Social Security Administration's primary job is paying benefits to 59 million beneficiaries, not acting as your financial advisor. The SSA doesn't know all the variables that affect your decision about filing for benefits; however, the website, SSA.gov, has a lot of information that can help you in your decision-making process. The Earnings … [Read more...]
World Peace Makes a Great Gift
By Todd Lancaster My wife asked me what my father might want for Christmas. I said "World Peace." Truthfully at 81, "World Peace might be as practical as anything else I could give him. As I looked back on the 80 years I have known him. I realize, that whatever I come up with, he had previously purchascd for himself. He has 1,300 golf shirts and no longer plays golf. … [Read more...]
12 Festive Holiday Drinks
By Joy Neighbors The holidays are upon us! It's the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends before the long, cold, dark winter months begin. Our ancient ancestors celebrated the winter solstice, which usually falls on Dec. 21 or 22, with stories, food and festivities, much the same way we now celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Yule. And its … [Read more...]