Opinion

Serpentine

Many readers turn to Beyond Reason for helpful, everyday advice. How do I politely decline an invitation to play pickleball? (Move.) How do I get my beach bod ready? (Fast.) What do I wear to a Kentucky Derby party? (Hat.) But sometimes, life calls for a more dramatic gesture.

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Beach Bod

Before my six-year-old gets her grubby paws on Highlights Magazine, I give it the once-over because I don’t need to know more than everyone—just her. There's a lot to unpack in every issue.

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Persephone

In a field of wildflowers, amidst a pleasant breeze, ROB PEREZ finds PERSEPHONE, Queen of the Underworld, seated beneath a blooming crabapple tree, sipping pomegranate juice.

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Americans leave money on table not taking advantage of 401(k) match

Every year, millions of Americans leave money on the table by not taking full advantage of their employer’s 401(k) match.This “free money” is part of your compensation, yet a surprising number of employees fail to claim it. The result? Billions of dollars in lost retirement savings and a missed opportunity to build a more secure financial future.

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So long and thank you

Let us get right to it.I put together my last paper for the readers of the Savannah Reporter on Tuesday.I am going to moving on from editor of this paper to things in my own, more local communities.Savannah and the other towns of Andrew County have yielded a lot to write about, a lot of worthy stories from a quiet yet ever busy cluster.I have overall enjoyed my time with you all.However, the Savannah Reporter deserves somebody running it who can put their boots on the ground more often than I can.I simply cannot do that from four hours away.My departure is my decision. Change is inevitable.

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Should You Wait Out the Storm?

These last few weeks have been difficult for many investors to endure. With the volatility and concerns over the potential government shut down, some people were wanting to sell everything, go to cash, and “wait out the storm.” It’s times like these that the yellow piece of the graph above, Emotion and Behavior Management, or coaching as some of us like to refer to it as, comes into play.Seeking safety is natural.First off, it is understandable to be concerned and to want to seek “safety”.

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April is Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month—a time to reaffirm our commitment to equipping Missourianswith the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions. As your StateTreasurer, I remain dedicated to promoting financial education and empowerment across our greatstate.Financial literacy goes beyond balancing a checkbook—it’s about laying the groundwork forlifelong financial stability and growth.

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