By Krista Wignall | Contributor An intriguing finding once emerged from a RAND Corp. survey on Americans and their working conditions. It turned out that 40 percent of employees 65 and older had previously retired, but something lured them back to the working world. In some cases, financial troubles might have been…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.| Contributor What are the most important do’s and don’ts when it comes to giving your kids an allowance? Communicate Clear Expectations for Spending, Saving, and Giving It’s important to communicate clear expectations for what your kids are supposed to do with their allowance. Experts agree that…
By Madeline Hammett How “fitting in” can lead to poor decision making for teenagers For generations teenagers have felt the need to conform to their surroundings in hopes of “fitting in,” and with the rapid rise of social media usage, this desire has only grown to be more volatile. Teenagers…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Experts agree that an allowance can teach kids important money management skills, like how to save for things they want, how to budget their money, and how to choose between competing spending goals. Personal finance expert Brad Munson says an allowance “is a great…
If you’re rounding up the sassiest – and most delicious – spins on the margarita for upcoming Cinco de Mayo festivities, check out this El Pepino from La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Created by the historic hotel’s F & B Director John Cuviello and Beverage Manager Sara…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to support promising high school seniors with dreams of higher education as well as aspiring seminary students by sponsoring or playing in the second annual St. Andrew Open Golf Tournament, Monday, May 10, with tee times beginning…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Want to really make your kids happy? Teach them the importance of giving to others. Contrary to common belief that kids need and want more “stuff” to be happy, science tells us that it is the act of giving to others that actually boosts happiness…
By Geoff Mcmaster | University of Alberta (originally published, 2020) The Harvard Business Review recently published findings of a study on mental health in the workplace that paints a bleak picture of anxiety among young people. In a survey, half of millennials, those between 24 and 39, said they’d left a job at least…
By Tricia White Art is always in fashion! Join fellow art enthusiasts for an incredible 3-day festival, May 7 – 9, at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm at 970 Garden Park Drive (US 75 at Bethany Drive) in Allen presented by the Allen Arts Alliance. Dozens of juried artists, local…