Open the (back) door to a Roth IRA

There aren’t many drawbacks to having a high income — but being unable to invest in a Roth IRA might be one of them. Are there strategies that allow high-income earners to contribute to this valuable retirement account? Before we delve into that question, let’s consider the rules.

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

What to do with an extra dollar

“If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat, If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.” — “Taxman” song lyrics by The Beatles Every January, we charge into the new year filled with hope and optimism.

Is your GPS working?

I remember seeing the first cell phone decades ago. I thought to myself, “how on earth does that work without a cord?” Then computers were developed, then laptops, then iPads, and the list goes on and on. One thing I was fascinated with was GPS guidance on my own phone. Goodbye to Mapsco!

Snack mix philosophy

Ideas for my articles come from a variety of places. I may get an idea from music, or something I hear on the radio, or it may come from situations that I see occurring in the world today. This week, it is snack mix.

New me, new you, new world

My pastor spoke Sunday morning about becoming a “new you” for 2023 and it was a message that stirred the hearts of those that heard it. He spoke from Ephesians Chapter 4 and it was a message that seemed perfect to start a new year.

'Old Yeller' author could not handle success

At the peak of the “Old Yeller” craze, the Palace Theater in Dallas invited dogs and their human companions to a special showing of the film version of the best-selling book on Jan. 11,1958. Frederick Benjamin Gipson was born on a farm near Mason in 1908.

Worried about inflation? Consider these moves

As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans?

What to expect in legislative session

The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.

Living on the Edge

I consider myself a music lover. I love many different styles of music, and there is always a song or two that seems to hit me where I am at. I have “favorite” songs and artists in everything from country to classic rock and pop.