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An Editor’s Pick: Books From This Year’s Shelf

Posted by Karen Leidy | Dec 27, 2024 | Columns |

Last year’s book review was published in time for gift shopping. Perhaps this year’s list can...

Navigating First Earnings: Smart Money Tips for College Students

Posted by admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Columns |

Hey Taylor – My son just finished his first semester of college and landed a winter break...

BBB Tip: The naughty list – BBB’s 12 scams of the holidays

Posted by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Columns |

When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information. You can avoid most of the scams on this list by taking a few simple precautions. Always...

A Story of Three Gifts – Part 2

Posted by Karen Leidy | Dec 22, 2024 | Columns |

It was Christmas Eve, Year of Our Lord 1996, in Friendswood Texas. We had just finished services at the Methodist church in town and were cruising back towards home. We were all packed into my Grandad’s Suburban, Grandad...