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Don’t let money fights steal your joy
Dear Dave,
My husband and I usually have a few disagreements around the holidays when it comes to Christmas spending. Do you have any advice for eliminating this kind of thing, and making the financial side of Christmas a little less stressful?
Kellie
Dear...
Changes are coming to U.S. trade policy, but it is too early to tell if we should expect dramatic waves or subtle ripples during the next four years.
In the past decade, we have seen a significant shift by both Republicans and Democrats against free trade. This is tracked with changes in public...
In spring 2020, we heard terrible stories of overburdened hospitals leading to preventable deaths in Italy. Soon after, these stories started to hit closer to home—New York City.
Now, as COVID-19 surges to a new peak, these shortages have even reached rural areas, where hospital systems are...
Q: Has Operation Warp Speed accelerated the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and treatments?
A: Yes. The nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, recently said it has been “beyond historic.” As the novel coronavirus continues to wrap around the world, the Trump...
“Working at Gratitude”
I have always loved Thanksgiving. I love that it is a holiday built around a full table and homemade treats. I love the recipes, handed down on index cards that only get made once a year, and traditions that bring back childhood memories and the chance to use linen napkins...
I have never been a superstitious person, generally speaking, but 2020 has certainly made me (if possible) even more cautious. Though I’ve always operated with the mindset that nothing is guaranteed, this year in particular, has made it difficult to feel thankful for the present, in any regard. I...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many events to be cancelled this year, but it does not take away the opportunity to shop local during the holiday season. Communities across the country have found innovative ways to keep both business owners and customers safe.
For example, the Valley County...
The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) is encouraging Iowa families to take precautions and follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and the State of Iowa this holiday season to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to protect Iowa’s long-term care residents...
Like clockwork, we face a quadrennial encounter with democrat outrage about our presidential selection process, the “Electoral College.” It doesn’t matter, win or lose, their complaints come fast and furious.
Two prominent objections to the Electoral College are: the system is steeped in racism...
I believe our Thanksgivings are inherited from the ages past and are a mixture of thanks to God for bounties of food, for peace, and for future benefits. Celebration of the day was and still is, a mixture of religious services and athletic competition, from turkey shoots way back when, to football...
