I won’t watch much preseason NFL football action, but I’m still excited all the NFL training camps were in full swing this week.

Employer stock options are a form of compensation that gives employees the opportunity to purchase shares of their company’s stock at a predetermined price. Rather than providing additional salary or cash bonuses, many organizations use stock options to reward employees and encourage long-term commitment to the company’s success.

If you read the headline, you immediately think, “Here comes one of Roger’s famous columns that covers several topics in a single edition,” right?

Some victory celebrations belong entirely to the champions.

A common topic for this column and the Smart Money Management radio show is simple portfolio building and about how important it is to have a plan for managing your long-term investments, particularly your retirement accounts.

I’m guessing last week was the most popular week of the whole year for sportswriters and sportscasters to go on vacation.

Imagine answering your phone and hearing, “This call does not bring good news.” Nobody wants this conversation, especially after Woody Hayes - the 16-season Florida State University (FSU) “Voice of the Doak (Walker Stadium)” - spent that time span behind the mic. It is noted Hayes uses the Ohio State football coaching legend’s last name in place of his birth certificate’s surname.

We all experience the death of friends and family members in our life. In financial planning, we often find ourselves involved in the aftermath of those deaths. If the deceased planned their estate before their death, it usually makes it easier on the survivors.

I think this is a good week to open up the mailbag and reveal what things have been on your mind lately.

The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) was eliminated Monday evening.

For some people the thought of financial planning can be overwhelming. They may have heard of financial planning but have no idea where to start.

You don’t have to be a soccer fan to understand the feeling Americans have today over the outcome of Monday’s loss to Belgium.

NBA free agency’s period launched with big (but not shocking) news when LeBron James will not continue his professional career as a Los Angeles Laker.

It is hard to believe, but 2026 is half over, and despite the volatility we’ve experienced in the markets, the major indexes are near record highs.

Independence Day has always meant something special to me. Fireworks over Four Winds Field. Families gathered in backyards from South Bend to Warsaw. The kind of summer evening that reminds you why you fight for the people back home.

On July 4, we as Americans will commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation. 

We are just days away from the birthday of the United States of America.

Every so often, we’re reminded that sports fandom isn’t always a steady, year-round commitment. Sometimes, it arrives in waves.

One of the questions we are most frequently asked is, “What should I be doing to save for retirement?” The first step is to start contributing to your retirement plan, either through your employer or through your own private plan.

I hope you are enjoying the World Cup matches as much as I am.

Sunday is Father’s Day, and I wanted to use my space today to not only celebrate my dad but to encourage current dads in their everyday lives.

I’ve heard stories of families traveling to Walt Disneyworld, and how the parents realized upon return from the happiest place on Earth all the kids could talk about was how much fun they had in the pool.

With four sons, I’ve spent a significant amount of time helping them learn how to drive. Thankfully, all of my boys were quick learners, and we had professional driver’s education teachers to do the bulk of the work.

My friend tells the story about riding in a boat with his father when he was young.

A number of ghost stories have emerged over the years of Winona Lake’s history. A resident named Johnny Bond is said to walk the streets at night. Another is the ghost of William Hull, whose body was found on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in December 1882.