SPS Will Induct Two Alumni into Hall of Fame | Oct. 4
Springfield Public Schools will honor two outstanding graduates by inducting them into the 2024 Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 4. Each year, SPS chooses alumni who have achieved success in their profession, contributed to their community or distinguished themselves in ways that make them inspirational examples for current SPS students. The Class of 2024 […]
Andre Pascoe joins Country Financial bringing a wealth of insurance expertise
Andre Pascoe, an accomplished insurance agent with nearly a decade of experience, has joined the Country Financial team. Pascoe brings a proven track record in a full range of coverage options for individuals and businesses. He specializes in high cash value whole life insurance, utilizing the infinite banking concept—a strategy designed to help clients build […]
Basic Financial Investment Concepts
In the previous two articles, I discussed concepts related to financial education, including saving and budgeting. In this article, I will delve into the fundamentals of investing: paying yourself first, finding your financial independence number (FIN), liquidity, return, diversification, and the effect of inflation. These are a few general concepts to explore. Paying yourself first […]
Join us for these great upcoming events at the library
Meet the Library’s New Executive DirectorMeet Ed Walton, the newly appointed Springfield-Greene County Library District Executive Director, from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Library Center auditorium. Ed will be available to answer questions and share information and graphics on the current construction projects at the Library Center, Midtown Carnegie Branch Library and Republic […]
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Justice Department announced Monday it plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, an attack by a white mob on a thriving Black district that is considered one of the worst single acts of violence against Black people in U.S. history. The review was launched under a federal cold-case […]
Closing arguments expected in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Closing arguments were expected Tuesday in the federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights in a beating that proved fatal following a 2023 traffic stop. Attorneys for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith rested their cases Monday after each had called experts during previous days of testimony in […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeals for release while he awaits sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is appealing a federal judge’s decision to keep him in jail while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges. The hip-hop mogul’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after previously saying they would ask the appeals court to overturn Judge Andrew L. […]
Here’s How to Make the Fed’s First Interest Rate Cut in 4 Years Work for Your Business
With the Fed finally delivering its first rate cut in four years, we are sitting on a golden opportunity. Think of it as a door opening—a chance to secure lower interest loans, improve cash flow and invest in the growth you’ve been dreaming of. The Federal Reserve recently announced a major interest rate cut—the first […]
The Top 50 SUCCESS Changemakers
As dire and desolate as headlines can be, one thing rings true: “Look for the helpers.” The beloved Mister Rogers was onto something, which is why SUCCESS honors the world’s most dynamic changemakers each year. Meet 2024’s SUCCESS® Changemakers, who range from everyday heroes to platform-bending celebrities to organizations dedicated to making a positive worldwide […]
LeBron James Sets Boundaries With Bronny: 3 Key Lessons for Working With Your Kids
A few months ago, Bronny James, son of basketball superstar and billionaire businessman LeBron James, was drafted into the NBA, selected by his dad’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes them the first father-son duo to play on the same team in NBA history. Some questioned the dynamics of this. In a recent episode […]
