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Big news, but will it make a big difference? On Feb. 9, the Justice Department announced it had struck a settlement approaching $26 billion with the major U.S. mortgage servicers.

Grab the kids and head over to the Disney on Ice presentation

"Logic is the missing piece of the American educational system, the subject that informs every other subject."

Congregation Emeth of Morgan Hill invites local residents to an opportunity to sample the culture of New York City. The group will partner with South Valley Civic Theatre to present a special performance of  “The Producers” at 2:30 p.m. on July 12. This musical comedy, co-written by Borscht Belt comedian turned movie producer Mel Brooks, tells the story of two men who scheme to make money by producing a theatrical show guaranteed to fail, but which instead becomes an unexpected hit. This creates a business problem for the show’s producers, who must pay out profits to investors, of which there are a few too many. Based on a 1968 film that was controversial because of its irreverent story line, the musical version has since become a theatrical classic.

Could this bull market last with less help from the Federal Reserve? Is it propped up by the Fed's stimulus, or strong enough to sustain itself if the central bank reduces its efforts? Some factors hint that the economy and the market may have a bit more strength than assumed, even with Q2 GDP projections being tempered.  

Two big celebrations are set for New Orleans in the next two weeks: a championship football game and Mardi Gras. In honor of both events, this week I feature the po boy sandwich. My favorite, fit for a Mardi Gras party or watching the Super Bowl, is called Cochon de Lait, made from pulled pork.

Decades ago, there was a popular book titled “What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School.” Perhaps someday, another book will appear to discuss certain aspects of the retirement experience that go unrecognized - the “fine print,” if you will. Here are some little things that can be frequently overlooked.  

The last time we met here in my column, I relayed to you the

Even before Halloween, local merchants were featuring elaborate

My father is a teaching legend in the South Valley. I often meet