Tuesday, November 27, 2012
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel explains Missouri's college savings plan, which he uses for his own children.
A column by State Treasurer Clint Zweifel Every year it seems like the holidays start sooner and last longer filled with family trips, school parties and time with friends. There are gifts to find, meals to plan and memories to make. For those children on your lists, I encourage you to consider starting or adding to a MOST—Missouri's 529 College Savings Plan account. While higher education might not be on their wish list, contributions to a MOST 529 account could help the children in your life reach their goals. Starting a MOST 529 account is easy. You can open an account with as little as $25. Opening an account and contributing to it by the end of year also qualifies you for a 2012 Missouri tax deduction.* You can also sign-up to use …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The next-generation gaming console goes on sale today, but shortages are expected for those without pre-orders.
It's release day for the latest gaming console from Nintendo and only the quick or those with pre-orders are likely to find one in stores today. The Nintendo Wii U debuts at $300 and likely to be one of the most sought-after items of the holiday season with the company hoping to move 3.5 million units this year. However, national media is reporting that shoppers who haven't pre-ordered can expect day-one shortages. Locally, representatives from Target, Walmart and Best Buy said they would have some Wii U's on hand for those who didn't pre-order, but expected them to sell out quickly. "I would get here soon rather than later" was the advice of one electronics clerk. Video game retailer Gamestop said its St. Louis stores will only have …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Patch asked newly-published children's book author Jo Ann Kairys of Monmouth County to tell us about the most magical children's book on the shelves this holiday season. Here is her list.
Kids say and do the darndest things, right? And so often, they provide tender or hilarious or wonder-filled inspiration for picture books. One day I heard my granddaughters complaining about the rain as they thumped on the window. Eager to get outdoors, they waited impatiently for the storm to end. Suddenly, they pretended they were the rain. “SWOOSH! SPLAT! SWISH!” Their sounds were innocently poetic, perfect ingredients for a rhyming picture book. Putting it all together in story form is when the magic happens—a sound in just the right place, a vibrant image that brings the story alive, and characters who draw you right into their world. There are so many wonderful children’s picture books. I’d like to share a few from 2011 that I think …
Monday, December 6, 2010
Learn to create an easy signature party dish that will become a holiday favorite with your friends and family.
Does the phrase, "bring your signature dish," strike fear into your heart? If cooking specialty dishes puts you in a rut around the hectic holidays, I have a solution. Select one simple but attractive dish and make it your own. Your selection should appear professional but be as easy as possible to make. You may or may not want to share the recipe. Keeping it an "old family secret" might be the best plan. That way, the simplicity factor remains your secret. Because I enjoy baking, I narrowed the search for my specialty dish. I turned to my community, Mehlville, with its strong German heritage to seek out an old favorite and found one that I think you will enjoy. It's a dessert that will impress your friends with both its rich delicate …
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As a tip, you can use Instagrad.com to increase savings in your 529 plan! Instead of wasteful toys, raise money for education. Encourage family and friends to give the gift of education by making a contribution. more ›