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How to cope with market volatility

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The financial markets always go through periods of instability. And we may see more of that now, given concerns about tariffs, inflation and the economy. As an investor, how can you deal with this volatility?

Chennault´s "Tigers" fly circles around Japanese

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

President Franklin Roosevelt secretly signed an executive order in early April 1942 that allowed American aviators to join Claire Chennault’s volunteers in China.

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Visa Application Myths & Facts You Need to Know

News Staff

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Applying for a visa can be an intimidating process, especially if you're unsure about the details. For frequent travelers and first-time international trippers alike, misinformation often spreads, making the procedure seem more confusing than it really is.

I’m just a guy

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The human body is capable of withstanding a tremendous amount of hardship, whether it be suffering through polar vortexes, desert heat, ultra marathons or waiting for the grocery store to restock their shelves with more Blue Bell ice cream.

Popular Texan turned down every honor

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

On Mar. 22, 1877, Guy M. Bryan wrote the new President of the United States, who happened to be an old college classmate, to recommend a relative for the Supreme Court.William Pitt Ballinger had no idea why the caretaker governor summoned him in the middle of May 1865.

Five moves for young investors

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial priorities?You might have student loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a house.

Four brothers robbed banks and trains too

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Breaking their habit of working strictly at night, a bandit band of brothers robbed the bank at New Braunfels in broad daylight on Mar. 12, 1922.If Willis Newton can be believed, and that is a big “if,” the Newton Boys were the most successful bank and train robbers of all-time.

Neighbors, everybody needs good neighbors

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Having good neighbors is not a right guaranteed by the constitution. You move into a new neighborhood, you take your chances.

Carefully consider Social Security decisions

Provided By Frank Conrad

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider your options carefully.

It’s the hardknock life for us

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

There are only a few people on this planet who know exactly how tough it is to be a billionaire. Of course, they would never admit it, but you can tell. It’s in the way they talk and walk, how they dress and keep their fingernails clean. It’s how they smile so bigly to cover up their misery.

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