OPINION

In Our Democratic Republic, It Is Important To Vote

So many have come up to me concerned about the condition of our nation. My response back to them is “that we need to pray and then vote!”

Chip Shots: Meatloaf… I Mean Football, Again?

Meatloaf – again?

It’s Important To Understand The Basics Of Social Security

We get many questions each week about Social Security, and rightly so; it is a very important element of retirement planning. It is one of the most popular government programs in history. However, it is complicated and there are many strategies to maximize your benefits.

Can Connor Cover? Death, Taxes And The Bears Offense Stinking It Up

Some things in life are absolutes. Some things in life will never change. I’m starting to think one of those is that the Bears’ offense will never be good.

The Penalty Box: What’s Good About Sports?

I was in the grocery store last week and someone said to me “it feels like you are becoming a grumpy old man.”

Chip Shots: Watching NFL Week One… Today?

Pardon my absence last week. While I had, um… concepts of a process… for a column, I basically had no column September 7.

Understanding The Positives And Negatives Of Roth Conversions

A Roth conversion is a strategic financial move that involves transferring funds from a traditional retirement account — such as a Traditional IRA or 401(k) — into a Roth IRA.

City Works To Keep Tax Rates Low; Two Free Events Set For This Weekend

In my last column, I encouraged everyone to remember that we have countless individuals – your neighbors – addressing “ongoing” concerns and desired services for our taxpayers.


The Penalty Box: It’s Notre Dame - We Should Have Known

I am so angry about Notre Dame losing Saturday, but who I blame is probably not who you expect.

You Need To Plan Your Financial Future For Several Important Reasons

The first, and most important reason, is to protect yourself and your family from financial risks.

Rodeheaver Was The Bill Gaither Of His Day, Will Be Recognized During Cemetery Walk

I would like to thank Grace College and Seminary for the decision to change the name of the facility in Winona Lake back to Rodeheaver Auditorium and Conference Room!

Can Connor Cover? A Summer Of Literal Highs And Figurative Lows

Oh, how good it feels to be back.

The Penalty Box: Start Of The NFL Season

The National Football League’s 2024 season begins on Thursday.

Chip Shots: Football Rambling

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, bought the team for approximately $140 million in 1989. He said, in an episode of the NFL Network’s A Football Life, that an entrepreneurial type of businessperson must be comfortable with ambiguity.