New Castle News Columns

Dave Ramsey: Don’t fall for same-as-cash offers

2012-02-10T03:20:01-05:00

“Dave Says" is a weekly column featuring financial advice from nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey. His column is filled with timely, relevant questions and answers taken from actual letters and calls on Ramsey's radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.”

Lori Brothers: Get connected for better health

2012-02-08T10:14:38-05:00

I am always happy when I see the lifesaving value of connection happening around me. It makes my heart smile when many people spontaneously unite. There is a feeling of excitement and community. Everyone gets onto the same page, when often the pages are scattered.

Mitchel Olszak: Scammers learn to feed off human fear

2012-02-06T09:02:09-05:00

A few weeks ago, my computer went crazy. Boxes filled with warning notices and ominous-looking yellow triangles popped up on my screen, to tell me my system was filled with dangerous viruses. I was in imminent danger of having all sorts of personal information, passwords and financial data stolen.

John K. Manna: State Supreme Court explains fault with redistricting plan

2012-02-04T07:31:39-05:00

A couple of things: We finally have an opinion. A week after it threw out a redistricting plan for state legislative districts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court released its opinion yesterday.

Dave Ramsey: Proper insurance can transfer risk

2012-02-03T09:01:47-05:00

Lori Brothers: Organic is good, but it’s not always necessary

2012-02-02T04:30:51-05:00

How often do you have a great conversation with your produce man? I encourage it. I got quite an explanation about how organic veggies are handled. I also found out there are certain guidelines about where they can even be located to be sold as “organic.”

Mitchel Olszak: Does making the press the villain play over time?

2012-01-30T09:25:22-05:00

As a journalist and editor, I receive a lot of requests for help. They come from people suffering from injustice — real or perceived. They come from people who are struggling to grasp the finer points of modern bureaucracy.

Dave Ramsey: What’s your emergency fund range?

2012-01-27T10:08:42-05:00

Culinary Conversation: It’s time to get your orange on

2012-01-27T09:44:02-05:00

Life is about routines. Get up, shower, have coffee, get dressed and go to work. Most of us probably eat the same type of breakfast every day. Some skip it all together.

Lori Brothers: Fleshing out ideas for skin care

2012-01-25T13:11:32-05:00

It does appear that winter has finally parked over our little neck of the woods. It is the time of year when hands and lips get dry and chapped. Also, since we don’t get enough sun, we start looking a little pale. So what can we do for our skin?