Concerning major behavior problems, parents often tell me they’ve “tried everything.” In more than 40 years of doing this “parenting expert” gig, I’ve never run across a parent who was
If you want to help pay for your children’s college educations, you might want to consider contributing to a 529 plan. With this plan, your earnings grow federally tax-free, as
Being asked to serve as an executor or a trustee for an estate is certainly an honor, but it’s also a considerable responsibility. And knowing and understanding those responsibilities can
In unprecedented fashion, the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee ended late Thursday night by crowning eight co-champions. While no Louisiana students were among them, Ruston still had impressive representation from
Flooding is nothing new for those of us living in Louisiana. But what’s happening along the Mississippi River is something new for many. Ole Man River has reached dangerous levels
A penny saved is a penny earned. And a penny well invested pays off in much higher dividends. Ruston and Lincoln Parish have experienced that firsthand, thanks to a venture
Last weekend, we ran an article I wrote about the newly released 2018 graduation data for Lincoln Parish Schools and the school system statewide. It was one of those easy,
I hope everyone enjoyed their recent Memorial Day weekend. Many Louisianans were vacationing over the long holiday or enjoying a cookout with family and friends. Many stores held sales advertising
Dear Rusty: My young daughter is disabled, and I am trying to make ends meet financially. Can you help with a child’s SSI claim? Signed: Needy Mother Dear Needy Mother: