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Mid-life crises leads to robbing trains

Bartee Haile

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

On Aug. 23, 1892, a Gainesville newspaper confirmed the rumored death of a local politician turned train robber.Eugene Franklin Bunch did not fit the stereotype of the late nineteenth century outlaw.

And Venus

And Venus stayed silent

Tracy Farr

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The clock is ticking. Only 10 more days until payday. And then before you know it, Trick or Treaters are knocking at your door. Three weeks later, it’s Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and then the end of the year — or the beginning of a new one, depending on how you look at it.

529 education savings plans

529 education savings plans: More flexible than you think

Provided By Frank Conrad

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future.One in 4 parents currently invests in a 529 plan, according to 2025 research by Edward Jones and Morning Consult.

“The Swashbuckling Bandit King”

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

The unprecedented manhunt entered its fifth week on Aug. 19, 1934 with two of the six escapees from Texas’ Death Row still on the loose.

Hopping in happy socks

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Oh, the years we’ve wasted donning white socks and black, sometimes brown if the ensemble screams for it, but never bright orange, or psychedelic candy stripes like the ones I’m wearing today.“How gauche,” I hear. “How unprofessional,” you say.

Does the 4% rule still make sense for your retirement?

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime.

Young Texan kills for Manson

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Sharon Tate’s houseguest rubbed the sleep from his eyes on Aug. 9, 1969 and asked the tall intruder who he was and what he wanted. “I’m the devil,” answered Charles “Tex” Watson, “and I’m here to do the devil’s business.

Watch out for those school buses

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

I think yellow is a great color for a school bus.It stands out, doesn’t blend in with the background, and it screams, “Don’t mess with me. I’m bigger than you. You do NOT want a nasty scrape of yellow across the door of your Lexus.

Why rebalancing your portfolio matters — and how to do it

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

In life, balance is everything — whether it’s finding time between work and family or maintaining a healthy diet. The same goes for your investments. Keeping your financial portfolio balanced is a smart way to stay on track toward your long-term goals, even as the markets shift.

How many steps to the refrigerator?

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” Steven Wright – American comedian, actor, writer, and film producer.------“Just another mile and a half,” cheered the treadmill display. “But 3,000 more steps,” groaned the voice in my head.

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