Retirement has changed in many ways over the last generation or two. Here are some of the most important ones, and what you can do to plan for them.

Editor, Times-Union: I am sad that today’s young adults have lived their lives without knowing what it was like when our country really was great. Since 2016, when Donald Trump became our president the first time, the United States has found itself edging closer to the brink of destruction. I feel fortunate to have grown up in a country led by people who were also partners in the world of “good guys.”

Tommy John knew what was coming, and he prepared us all for it.

This era arguably begs for two thrones in the castle of Indiana high school sports.

Most of us have heard of the Federal Reserve and know that the “Fed” has a role in setting interest rates, but many are unaware of what the Fed is and what it actually does.

Nothing else matters without secure elections. It is the very foundation of this republic, which just turned 250 this year. Two and a half centuries ago, a handful of farmers and lawyers signed their names to a document declaring that governments derive "their just powers from the consent of the governed."

I don’t think any of us saw this coming two years ago, did we?

Editor, Times-Union: In response to Julia Goon’s August 7 letter about issues raised at our campaign event, we appreciate her clarification that the five acres referenced in the September 16, 2025, minutes remain Plain Township property, and are being farmed for cash rent. But that clarification does not erase the underlying transparency problem.

If you had a “say the quiet part out loud” slogan campaign fan poll, my contribution would be: Major League Baseball: Come Celebrate Our Mediocrity

Although an advisor writing a column about how to meet with an advisor may seem a little self-serving, the goal is to help readers make the most of their initial meeting with a financial planner and to identify some of the qualities to look for when selecting an advisor.

As we begin to transition from summer to back-to-school, I want to spend some time talking about an aspect of sports that no one talks about or teaches anymore.

I won’t watch much preseason NFL football action, but I’m still excited all the NFL training camps were in full swing this week.

Employer stock options are a form of compensation that gives employees the opportunity to purchase shares of their company’s stock at a predetermined price. Rather than providing additional salary or cash bonuses, many organizations use stock options to reward employees and encourage long-term commitment to the company’s success.

If you read the headline, you immediately think, “Here comes one of Roger’s famous columns that covers several topics in a single edition,” right?

Some victory celebrations belong entirely to the champions.

A common topic for this column and the Smart Money Management radio show is simple portfolio building and about how important it is to have a plan for managing your long-term investments, particularly your retirement accounts.

I’m guessing last week was the most popular week of the whole year for sportswriters and sportscasters to go on vacation.

Imagine answering your phone and hearing, “This call does not bring good news.” Nobody wants this conversation, especially after Woody Hayes - the 16-season Florida State University (FSU) “Voice of the Doak (Walker Stadium)” - spent that time span behind the mic. It is noted Hayes uses the Ohio State football coaching legend’s last name in place of his birth certificate’s surname.

We all experience the death of friends and family members in our life. In financial planning, we often find ourselves involved in the aftermath of those deaths. If the deceased planned their estate before their death, it usually makes it easier on the survivors.

I think this is a good week to open up the mailbag and reveal what things have been on your mind lately.

The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) was eliminated Monday evening.

For some people the thought of financial planning can be overwhelming. They may have heard of financial planning but have no idea where to start.

You don’t have to be a soccer fan to understand the feeling Americans have today over the outcome of Monday’s loss to Belgium.

NBA free agency’s period launched with big (but not shocking) news when LeBron James will not continue his professional career as a Los Angeles Laker.

It is hard to believe, but 2026 is half over, and despite the volatility we’ve experienced in the markets, the major indexes are near record highs.