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...

Estate Planning – Key factors to consider when saving for a child’s college education—Part 1

Jul 29, 2024 | Business

When saving for your child’s or grandchild’s college education, you might consider a 529 plan, an education savings account (ESA), or an irrevocable trust. Here’s what to think about when deciding. Broader education options: Consider if you want to provide...

Order daffodil bulbs now for spring’s blooming beauty

Jul 23, 2024 | Business, Mountain Gardening

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Soroptimist International of Rim of the World is pleased to again be able to offer to the mountain communities their Dutch Master and Red Devon daffodil bulbs, just in time and ready for fall planting. The Soroptimists have a...

FRESH PRODUCE AND MORE AT THE MOUNTAINS’ FARMERS MARKET

Jul 23, 2024 | Business, Food

Food tops the list at the Twin Peaks farmers market By Mary-Justine Lanyon A visitor to the farmers market in Twin Peaks, located in the parking lot of the Masonic Lodge on Highway 189, is immediately struck by the beauty of the produce. ...

Rattlesnake avoidance training at Double Dog Ranch a success

Jul 23, 2024 | Business

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The July 21 rattlesnake avoidance training for dogs at Double Dog Ranch in Dart Canyon lured 56 dog owners, who came to watch as their pets were led through a grassy field by trained experts from Natural Solutions Wildlife...