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By Dean Ridings, CEO, America’s Newspapers A recent Gallup study showed that America’s confidence in the national mass media has reached a near record low. While that’s disturbing, it’s not unexpected.  The digital age has brought a barrage of national news sources that are focused on sound bites...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I answered the phone. The caller sneezed and hung up. Do you know who it was? It was a cold call. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The guy didn’t talk to me at all on the...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in contributing to a health savings account to help boost my retirement savings but would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you...
They got me with the title of this fund-raiser cookbook from Rachel Circle, Hollandale Reformed Church, Hollandale, Minnesota. “We May Not Look Like Much….But We Sure Can Cook!” There is a picture on the front cover of a group of women, dressed like cleaning ladies, stressed and harried housewives...
This Sunday, November 19, is the 160th anniversary of the delivery of the Gettysburg address. Here are some facts about the Gettysburg address, shared by the National Constitution Center, online at constitutioncenter.org: Myths and mysteries about the Gettysburg Address On this day in 1863,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Could I get a cheeseburger without the cheese? Why don’t you just order a hamburger? I don’t like hamburgers. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I started the day by having...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate. Frustrated...
I see Thanksgiving as the most traditional holiday when it comes to food. After all, it’s a totally American celebration of thanks that dates back to our pilgrim ancestors. The main course is most often turkey with the usual trimmings: stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and perhaps,...
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I try to do nothing every day. It’s good for my longevity. What do you mean? Nothing lasts forever. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Every day has its floor and its ceiling. I...

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