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Children and Dogs

By Stacey Lewis on Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Children will beg for a puppy from their parents.  They make all sorts of promises.  “I’ll feed him! I’ll walk him.  I promise.”  Soon, the novelty wears off and the responsibility of the new family member falls onto the adults in the home.  When listening to your children beg for a new puppy, do not give in unless the adults in the home are ready to take on the ultimate responsibility for that puppy... Read More...

Will You Be Able to Retire When You Want

By Edward Jones on Friday, June 7th, 2013

Despite the soaring stock market of the past few years, some Americans are nervous about their ability to retire comfortably — or even retire at all.

            Consider these somewhat sobering statistics:

•  Almost half of American workers report being “not too confident” or “not at all confident” about being able to afford a comfortable retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey... Read More...

Punishment: Are You Doing It Right?

By Lamont Neal on Friday, May 24th, 2013

Positive reinforcement trainers focus on rewarding dogs for good behavior, knowing that these good behaviors will be repeated.  But, there are times when punishment must be used.  Most of you may think that punishment means physically correcting your dog by yelling “no”, throwing a can of pennies, or even smacking him on the rump... Read More...

What Does Dow 15,000 Mean to You?

By Edward Jones on Friday, May 24th, 2013

This month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a milestone, when, for the first time, it closed above 15,000.  Of course, 15,000 is a nice, round number, and it sounds pretty big — but what does it mean to you, as an individual investor? Is it cause for celebration — or is it more of a “caution” flag?

           There’s no one simple answer to these questions... Read More...

Pay Attention to Your Dog

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Does your dog steal things and then run through the house.  Running right past you with that “ha ha look what I’ve got, catch me if you can” look in his eyes?  You think he’s being defiant, purposely being a bad dog.  Not true... Read More...

Study Up on College Savings Vehicles

By Edward Jones on Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Another school year is drawing to a close — so if you have young children, they’re one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits. As for you, it’s never too soon to start preparing for the high costs of higher education... Read More...

On-leash Aggression

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 28th, 2013

When my dog was a puppy we enjoyed neighborhood walks.  About one year of age she started barking at approaching dogs and pulled so hard we could barely hold her.  It was frustrating and embarrassing so we stopped walking her, but I know she needs exercise.  What should we do?

Fortunately you know the necessity of exercising your dog!  A walk is a good way to keep dogs' bones and joints healthy and provides mental stimulation by using all their senses, even if it doesn't offer much aerobic exercise... Read More...

Be Aware of the Need for Disability Ins.

By Edward Jones on Sunday, April 28th, 2013

            It probably doesn’t show up on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such a month is useful, when you consider the following:

  • Three in 10 workers entering the workforce today will become disabled before retiring, according to the Social Security Administration... Read More...

Investors Learn from Earth Day’s Lessons

By Edward Jones on Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Next week, we observe Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has grown into an international movement whose goal is to raise awareness of the need to take action to sustain a healthy, sustainable environment. You can do your part through recycling and other measures, but you can also apply some of the lessons of Earth Day to your financial situation — and, in particular, to your approach to investing... Read More...

Help Yourself Reduce Investment Stress

By Edward Jones on Monday, April 1st, 2013

You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share successful coping strategies. Obviously, it’s important to reduce stress in all walks of life — including your investment activities... Read More...

Get Ready for Some Spring Cleaning

By Edward Jones on Saturday, March 16th, 2013

            Spring is in the air — or, at the very least, it’s on the calendar this week. And if you’re like many people, you may be looking forward to doing some spring cleaning around your house and yard. But this year, why not go beyond your physical environment and do some “sprucing up” of your financial situation?

            Here are a few possibilities to consider:

            • Clean your portfolio of “clutter... Read More...