MrBeast, YouTube’s biggest creator, doesn’t think he’s rich. Despite huge ad revenue and brand deals, he says he isn’t wealthy due to his reinvestment strategy. He also doesn’t have access to his bank accounts — his mom does. MrBeast doesn’t think he’s rich. The YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is the biggest creator […]
It’s time to recognize the outstanding educators who make the Queen City great. And one teacher in particular received a surprise honor. Khari Burton, known for his unique teaching approach, “edutainment” – fusing education and hip-hop culture to turn his lessons into songs – is one of 10 finalists for the 2024 Gold Star Teacher […]
When a wildlife cameraman was invited to film the gradual exposure of a gorilla family to humans, deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he got a little too close for comfort to the group’s alpha male. Suddenly, the giant silverback – known as Mpungwe – charged at him with a shriek. […]
Comparing your retirement income to other peoples’ income in retirement isn’t always a fruitful exercise. After all, there’s little that can be done about the numbers at that point. You may only end up frustrating yourself. Still, perhaps there’s some value in such an exercise, if only to know that you’re not alone in being […]
Ask an Advisor: How Can Tax Rates Be Higher in Retirement Than Your Earning Years? I recently attended a retirement seminar at a local community college where the instructor talked about potentially higher tax rates in retirement due to the new RMD age. I have been under the impression throughout my saving career that tax […]
One of South Mississippi’s most popular new restaurants is garnering attention from its hilltop setting in Wiggins. Sleepy Bear Food and Drink is open five days a week at 1111 E Frontage Drive off of U.S. 49 and is still alive in our best new restaurants bracket. The family owned business specializes in breakfast and […]