VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Your Family’s Business | Should You Borrow from…
EDITORIAL - The average credit card balance in March 2014 was $15,252, down from its peak of $19,000 in early 2009. With the average credit card annual percentage rate sitting at 14.95%, it represents an…
Your Family’s Business | 5 Critical Financial Issues…
EDITORIAL - Many Americans are in their second and third marriages. In fact, statistics from a 2012 book, The Remarriage Blueprint, suggest that nearly 40 percent of new marriages include at least one previously married…
Your Family’s Business | A Cheat Sheet for…
EDITORIAL - College marks a great milestone in a child’s life. It may be the first time a child will live away from home, and for parents to be without their child. Dropping off your…
Your Family’s Business | Pay Down Debt or…
EDITORIAL - You can use a variety of strategies to pay off debt, many of which can cut not only the amount of time it will take to pay off the debt but also the…
Your Family’s Business | Test Your Fireworks Knowledge
EDITORIAL - In July 1776, John Adams had the following to say about the importance of America’s Independence Day: I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great…
Your Family’s Business | The Roth 401(k)
EDITORIAL - Some employers offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you're lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could play an important role…
5 Questions about Long-Term Care
EDITORIAL - 1. What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. There are three levels of long-term care: •Skilled care:…
Myths and Facts About Social Security
EDITORIAL - Myth: Social Security will provide most of the income you need in retirement. Fact: It's likely that Social Security will provide a smaller portion of retirement income than you expect. There's no doubt…