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All investments carry risk. But, as an investor, one of the biggest risks you face is that of not achieving your long-term goals, such as enjoying a comfortable retirement and remaining financially i…

A train was filled with tired people. Most of them had spent the day traveling through the hot, dusty plains. At last, evening had come and they all tried to settle down to a sound sleep.
However, …

The Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library in Crestview is wonderful. It has an amazing collection of books on many different subjects, from technical information to history to science fiction. Whatever o…

Many people are fascinated by my job as a marine scientist. I often hear wistful comments like, "I wish I had chosen an exciting career like that." I'm here to tell you it's not too late. A phenomeno…

When your children leave home and you become an "empty nester," you'll probably make several adjustments in your lifestyle. But how will your empty nest status affect your financial situation?
Ever…

Here's the scenario from last week's Pulpit article.
Someone at work goes to the boss and declares that you are not pulling your weight. The boss then makes a declaration that because "everyone" is…

Customer service is an important function of most businesses and most of them take it seriously, but there are some that just brush off their customers.
The statistic quoted when I was in college w…

Not all investments are created equal. Some are better suited for short-term goals, while others can help you build resources for objectives far in the future. As an investor, then, one of your bigge…

Farmers worry a lot about the fate of the crops that they plant. A good deal of time and money are invested into planting these crops.
The last thing farmers want to see is a pest destroying their …