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Financial Focus: Small habits help shape a stronger financial future

Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big break or a high salary. Wealth is often built through small habits repeated many times over. If you’re young and just getting started, time is your advantage. Begin now with these five small habits that can help build...

Mystic Mountain Music celebrates 5 years

May 8, 2024 | Business

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Mystic Mountain Music, the one-and-only certified vinyl record store in the mountaintop communities, celebrated its fifth year in business on Saturday, April 20, which was National Record Store Day. Owner Steven Taylor celebrated by...

Estate planning essentials for newlyweds—Part 1

Apr 30, 2024 | Business

Amidst the excitement of wedding season, it's vital for newlyweds to add estate planning to their checklist. While the prospect of planning for incapacity or passing may seem daunting during such a joyous time, it's actually one of the most significant gifts you can...

The new chef at the helm of BIN189

Apr 24, 2024 | Business, Food

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Being a chef was just one of the career paths Krista Stone was considering when she was a girl. The world could have had another singer or zoologist but food won her heart. “I got my first job in food at Panera when I was 17,” the new executive...

Estate Planning – Navigating separate and community property in California estate planning

Apr 24, 2024 | Business

In California, understanding the distinction between separate and community property is crucial for estate planning purposes. This is because how property is characterized will impact issues from asset division in divorce to how your estate is distributed after death....