By ANTHONY O’NEALFinancial Expert & Author Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 — Let’s talk about generational wealth. When you hear that term, you might picture “old money” or a huge fortune that gets passed down through the family line and think, But my family never had that kind of money. How could I ever build that […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 — Downturns such as every state will experience due to the coronavirus pandemic often unmask the true price tag of letting the good times roll too fast and far in earlier years. Kentucky is paying the good-times piper for its decision to dramatically […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 — It’s as if the creators of Kentucky’s new social studies standards ran as fast and far away as possible from the many extraordinary individuals throughout history whose achievements provide the “exceptional” in American exceptionalism. Few are included in the new standards. It’s […]
By RACHEL CRUZERamsey Solutions Syndicated Columnist Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 — To say that 2020 has been a crazy year would be an understatement! It feels like our world has been turned upside down. Some of you have lost income, hours, or even your jobs because of the pandemic. Those financial goals you made on […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 — Can you believe we are less than two months away from the 2020 election? If you are like me, you are probably ready for election season—and all of 2020, for that matter—to be over. I think we are all looking forward to brighter days. […]
Dear Dave, I know it may be early to talk about Christmas, but do you have any advice on saving for the holiday season? Carlie Dear Carlie, It’s never too early to talk about Christmas! I’m glad you’re thinking about things ahead of time. A lot of people wait until December to buy gifts and […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 — As our country and state continue to function in a COVID-19 world, citizens of Kentucky—young and old–—are still dealing with the persisting effects of the pandemic, as well as the side effects of trying to mitigate its impacts. The COVID-19 pandemic and the unintended […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 — The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the repercussions of the state’s response have been felt deeply throughout Kentucky. Thousands of Kentuckians are still waiting for their unemployment insurance claims to be processed. More than a third of Kentuckians are now on Medicaid, and […]
Dear Dave, So many companies and entrepreneurs are hurting right now. With everything that’s going on in the world, I find myself ashamed to celebrate business successes. In the past, I’ve always shared highlights with our customers to show them how amazing they are and how much their support means. How can I navigate this […]
Dear Dave, What exactly is the debt snowball, and why is it such an important part of your plan? Lee Dear Lee, The debt snowball is Baby Step 2 of my plan for getting out of debt and gaining control of your finances. Specifically, it’s the part of the plan where you sit down with […]
