Business

Financial Focus: Managing Risk at Different Stages of Life

As an investor, risk is always part of the journey – but how you manage it can depend on where you are in life. Early in your career, you can invest for growth and take on more risk, knowing you have time to recover from market downturns. In midlife, with goals like...

Paper & Clay – New books, pottery, gifts and more

Nov 28, 2024 | Business

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer There’s a new bookshop in Crestline and it is owned by a person who really appreciates books – author Rachel Manija Brown. Paper & Clay held its well-attended grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16. The new store is located on the...

Financial Focus – Consider tax-smart charitable gifts

Nov 27, 2024 | Business, Financial Focus

As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts. It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the...

Art and charity merge in Cedar Glen

Nov 21, 2024 | Business

By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities I had a chance to sit down with Robin Lyles, owner of The Lake House in Cedar Glen, to talk about her First Friday events and her support of mountain charities. We sat down in front of the fireplace in the comfy...

Financial Focus – Which IRA is right for you?

Nov 20, 2024 | Business, Financial Focus

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. But which IRA is right for you? Let’s look at...