If there is anything that can be learned from our present situation, it is that we should be prepared for unexpected situations. In the pandemic of 2020, millions of businesses closed across the nation, people stayed at home for months, and the stock market flipped...
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is what all of us as Americans must have: faith in the substance of things hoped for. Faith is more important than ever in times like these. Our nation has been challenged by an...
It is the optimistic hope of many that the economy will bounce back from these conditions easily and quickly. The idea is that after the pandemic recedes and social distancing guidelines and rules are lifted, all business activity will suddenly snap back into action,...
Millions of Americans are watching the markets with anxious eyes, looking for any sign of a rebound. Their retirement funds and families’ futures are tied up in a system that has been dealt a severe blow. It’s only natural to hope that the markets will rebound in a...
“Is your trip really necessary?” That was a slogan used by the Office of Defense Transportation (ODT), a government agency temporarily established in 1941 during World War II. The ODT sought to reduce gas consumption and overall internal travel in the United States in...
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the last day of the battle at Iwo Jima. Stories of heroism are more important than ever. In today’s world, it is important to remember that when times are tough and when the odds seem overwhelming, we can endure, and we can...
Americans are tough. We have proven time and time again that we, as a nation, have the fortitude to weather hardships. Once again, our country is being tested, and we will not let our spirits be crushed. It is through ingenuity and perseverance that America has become...
Are recent setbacks in the economy only hiccups during a period of sustained growth or the start of a significant decline? Even the experts agree it’s hard to tell, but when your money is on the line, this uncertainty can be crushing. Anyone paying attention to the...
There may be no blessing on earth greater than a new child. Ask parents from all over, and they will tell you about how much they love their son or daughter and how important their children are to them. It's because of this love that parents put extraordinary effort...
It may seem fairly straightforward to know how much money you have. Open your wallet, look at your bank accounts, and add it all up, right? However, when you start looking at assets beyond that, things can get fairly murky. Many people often have extremely valuable...
George Washington never wanted to be president. He especially didn’t want to be the first president of a new nation. While he dedicated himself to the fight for independence and contributed everything he could to the founding, his aim wasn’t to be the leader of a new...
For settlers of the American West, communication and planning made the difference between a new life on the frontier or death in the wilderness. Many brave Americans left their homes back East and set off to unknown lands in wagon trains. Imagine a party of five...
