“I tell you this: A person could say to this mountain, “Move and thrown yourself into the sea.” Then it will happen like he says. But he must not let other ideas come into his mind. He must …
W hen it comes to saving for healthcare costs, few tools are as powerful as a Health Savings Account (HSA). Yet many Americans don’t take full advantage of it.
T oday’s students have it a lot better than I had it in high school, and I couldn’t be happier. As a member of the Class of 1986 at Plaquemine High, we had vo-tech classes like Auto Mechanics and …
Y ou know when you are newly retired, you will clean up around the house. No problem.
In Honor of National Louisiana Day (11/9) L ouisiana is not a place you simply live in. It is a place that lives inside of you.
L ouisiana’s lieutenant governor — and more importantly, a proud Louisianan — I’ve seen firsthand how our state’s unique election system brings people together at a time when our country …
T he blame game is in full swing on Capitol Hill as our federal government inches toward a full month in shutdown with no end in sight. Listen to lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle or watch …
No matter what stage of your life you’re in — caring for children, working toward retirement or planning your legacy — unforeseen events like a job loss, a major illness or even a stock market …
I find it fun to have a variety of friends. Each friend shares a special bond of mutual affection.
You’ve probably heard about “genius” investors or those who got in on the “ground floor” of a company that grew to be a huge success. These stories may be interesting, but they are also …
“It’s all about the Benjamins,” started as a street saying about money, spurred a couple of movies focusing on crime and money and took its place on the shelf for sayings. The Benjamins, of …
T he safety and well-being of the LSU community is our number-one priority. At all times, we seek to ensure students, faculty, staff, fans, and visitors have a safe and positive experience when on …
I awoke at 3 a.m. to a gentle nudging of the spirit.
You’ve probably heard about “genius” investors or those who got in on the “ground floor” of a company that grew to be a huge success. These stories may be interesting, but they are also …
N ineteenth century American author Horatio Alger carved his niche by writing stories about people who rose from humble beginnings to achieve tremendous success. Those types of subjects aptly …
W hen I walk into The Pointe Coupee Banner office each morning, the smell of ink and paper feels like home. It’s not just nostalgia — it’s heritage.
Purge the poisonous people from your life; you have a choice. Are you in a relationship that is mentally and physically draining? Have you experienced toxicity in a romantic relationship, a friend, a …
O n Saturday, I put the kitchen duck and the living room duck in a bag. They joined the unicorn, but the little gray donkey I left in the kennel.
I’ve had a fascination with politics going back to my childhood, and much of what led me into a career in journalism stem from elections – particularly the first gubernatorial I could remember. …
Despite the challenging times we live in, it is still possible to be a person who finds serenity and tranquility in all that we do. Many people of different faiths seek out Spiritual Directors to …