On Teamwork

On Teamwork

This past Saturday, our team enjoyed dinner together at The Heritage Gathering in Kidron. It was a lovely brisk evening filled with tasty delights, good conversation, elegant bouquets, and a touch of campfire.  Magic. It was intended to be a cap-off celebration for a...

When is Social Security Taxed?

Some people believe Social Security is not taxed. Others believe Social Security is taxed.  Depending on your financial setup, either of those could be true.  So how do you calculate and find out whether you will pay income taxes on Social Security?  You might want to...
What Your Groceries Say About Your Values

What Your Groceries Say About Your Values

“I’m just not good at money decisions. My brain doesn’t think that way.” (I hear this so often) Oh YES, you are. And your brain DOES think that way. And now I’ll prove why…. . So. I’m standing in aisle 10 and I’ve got three bottles of ketchup in my hand. The...
Lessons from a Lemonade Stand

Lessons from a Lemonade Stand

On a hot summer’s day at age 8, I would cruise on my 1-speed bike around our Lexington, Kentucky neighborhood with my two best friends: Rachel and Alice. And then that sweet jingle could be heard faintly in the distance… I C E   C R E A M   T R U C K! We pedaled as...