By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The Crestline Chamber of Commerce held a well-attended mixer for its members at the Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company, located on the shore of Lake Arrowhead, next to ALA’s Burnt Mill Beach Club, on Thursday Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. to 8...
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Financial Focus – Women caregivers face financial challenges
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
Financial Focus – What to know before ‘reversing’ your retirement
After working for decades, you may have been looking forward to retiring. But what if you decide to “reverse” your retirement? You could rejoin the workforce for any number of reasons. You might need the added income to help pay for your living expenses, but you also...
Financial Focus – Dividends: Reinvest or not?
If you own dividend-paying stocks or mutual funds, you generally have a choice: Should you take the dividends as cash or reinvest them? There’s no one correct answer for everyone. So, let’s look at some reasons for both choices – reinvesting or cashing out....
Financial Focus – You can put more into your 401(k) this year
Once you retire, you’ll likely need to draw on a variety of financial sources – and one of the most important ones may be your 401(k). And for 2025, you can put even more money into your plan than ever. For either a traditional or Roth 401(k), as well as similar plans...
Financial Focus- When is a good time for Roth conversion?
If you’ve thought about contributing to a Roth IRA, but you made too much money during your working years, you can have a second chance – through a Roth conversion. Why is a Roth IRA desirable for some people? Here are the key benefits: Tax-free withdrawals. You put...






