Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   If you've checked your retirement portfolio lately, you've likely noticed some unsettling red numbers in your technology holdings. Software stocks are experiencing significant selling pressure, with the S&P North American Technology Software Index down roughly 18% this year. For many retirees and near-retirees who hold tech-heavy index funds, this volatility can feel unnerving. But before

In 1947 France organized the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing headquartered in Daytona Beach. NASCAR was off and running.

What on earth is myasthenia gravis (MG)? That’s the same question I asked several months ago when my neurologist said she thought I might have it. I was still a little confused after she described it as a rare neuromuscular autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system produces autoantibodies that mistakenly block or damage acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells, disrupting the signals sent from nerves to muscles and causing weakness and rapid fatigue in voluntary muscle

The site of the Fair covered 1,200 acres, with many of the structures being dismantled at the conclusion of the event. A few structures did remain, such as the Palace of Fine Arts building. Today, this structure is the St. Louis Art Museum.

On upper sections, nearly three quarters of the river, there are shoals so shallow canoes can’t pass through or over without dragging.

To truly understand Iwo Jima, one must look at the numbers. The battle began on February 19, 1945.

Genesis 2:15 describes God giving Adam meaningful work, of sharing in God’s creativity by tending the Garden of Eden.

On winter evenings, one of my favorite things to do is curl up in a cozy chair near our fireplace to read. And recently, I’ve rediscovered that I like reading poetry, including a group of American poets who likely earned their nickname because people in the 1800s enjoyed reading their poems while spending time by the fire.    Most commonly referred to under this heading are Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell and Wi

Standing in their way was Queen Liliuokalani. She was a strong and dignified leader who saw that foreign interference was hurting her nation.

The month of February is always a contemplative time for me. It’s the birth month of my biological mother, who died when I was just four years old, and also of my amazing stepmother, in my life from age six until her passing in 2010. Valentine’s Day brings more memories, as both my stepmom and my husband’s late mom loved to send cards and bake cookies.     My best memories of my stepmother are of her faithfulness in reading the Bible and teaching me the importance of doing so

 I was blown away at the folks who attend this event every year, but the fans were shocked when we told them that in 41 years, this was the first Poetry Gathering appearance for the legendary Sons of the Pioneers. 

Rutin is a plant compound with hugely strong antioxidant properties. These properties protect cell damage from free radicals (some of which can cause cancer).   Research has shown that rutin helps in treating high blood pressure, diabetes and elevated cholesterol. It is a super anti-inflammatory supplement, also. This helps in treating both types of arthritis as well as general chronic pain.   Rutin naturally occurs in apples, onions and buckwheat. (I had buckwheat pancakes a

It's true that our bodies were not made to last forever, but God has also created ways to keep our body, mind and soul youthful and satisfied.

Does anyone else ever need a break from the constant barrage of news, much of it divisive and bad? Let me suggest something that can provide that break and open the mind to creativity rhythm, and thankfulness: Poetry.    As often happens, several circumstances combined to help me rediscover the value of poetry. One was our vacation last summer, when we visited the Concord, Massachusetts, area and the Old Manse, where several American writers gathered in the early and mid-1800

Real estate news of interest for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Lakes

Browns are not native to the United States. They have been stocked in the White and no one would think they could successfully spawn there, but when the water is high this time of the winter, they actually do, to a lesser degree, but not to any great extent.

Parts 1 and 3 ran in the January 16 and January 23 issues.   This is the final installment of the steps to a longer and healthier life, but make no mistake, spiritual health plays into it, as well. I will do a bullet pointer on that aspect in the future.   13) Try to avoid ultra-processed foods. Cook fresh and from scratch as much as possible and use the YUKA app when shopping. This is an app you can scan the product bar code and it will tell you if it is a waste of consumpti

Yet as tragic as this story is, the sorrow is much deeper. For Mr. Pretti’s death raised our thoughts of revenge. An “eye for an eye” ran through my mind.

The storytime theme for Monday, February 23, is “Let It Snow!” featuring stories about fun in the snow. 

These days, one probably has to be living under a rock to avoid at least some interaction with artificial intelligence. Whether it’s Alexa playing your favorite music before you ask, your phone recalling that you go to church on Wednesday evenings after work and putting it in your maps function, surgeries done with robot assistance, quick fact-finding for a report, or the dreaded robocall; most of us are impacted by AI.    AI can be a timesaver to quickly summarize factual in