Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
10:34 pm Sunday, January 4, 2009

Make your financial resolutions

By Staff
Mike Jones
Franklin County Times
If you're like many people, you've made some New Year's resolutions.
Perhaps you've vowed to go the gym more often, or learn a new language or reconnect with long-lost friends. All these are worthy goals, of course, but at the same time, you don't want to neglect one of the most important areas of your life – your finances.
So this year, why not make some financial resolutions? Here are a few to consider:

  • Stick with quality. During turbulent times, quality investments are your best bet for "weathering the storm." If you're buying stocks, look for those companies that have long track records of profitability, strong management teams, competitive products and solid business plans. If you're considering bonds, find the ones that have received the highest ratings from the independent rating agencies. Finally, be patient, disciplined and forward-looking. The investment world has taken some knocks lately, but good investment opportunities are still out there.
    Mike Jones is a financial adviser with Edward Jones Investments. He has an office in Russsellville and can be reached at 332-7924.

  • Also on Franklin County Times
    Military service is family’s legacy
    Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    November 12, 2025
    PHIL CAMPBELL — Members of Emily Scott’s family have for decades worn a uniform, a tradition that began before she was born and continues through her ...
    Navy taught Bonner lessons he still practices today
    Main, News, Russellville, ...
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    November 12, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Before he ever preached the gospel, Bennie “B.J.” Bonner watched an orange volcano glow in the night and saw a plane drop from the sky ...
    Williams: ‘We must ensure their legacies live on’
    Main, News, Russellville, ...
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    November 12, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Retired Major Joe Williams, a 2001 Hamilton High School graduate, Mississippi State alumnus and Russellville resident, was the guest sp...
    Wells retires after 29 years at Village Square Apartments
    News, Records, Russellville
    María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
    November 12, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE — Annette Wells is retiring as property manager after 29 years working to help residents feel at home at Village Square Apartments. Wells...
    GFWC conference highlights ‘Circle of Service’
    Columnists, News, Opinion
    HERE AND NOW
    By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist 
    November 12, 2025
    I’ve always believed service connects people in ways nothing else can. That belief took center stage at the GFWC Southern Region Conference in Huntsvi...
    Let’s move forward and stop falling back
    Columnists, Opinion
    November 12, 2025
    Last week, Alabamians were once again forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night for the annual “fall back” for Daylight Saving Time (DS...
    SALUTE TO VETERANS
    News, Russellville
    November 12, 2025
    Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion saluted, listened to “Taps” and laid flowers ahead of the annual parade on Saturday....
    AMERICAN LEGION CHAPTER HOLDS BANQUET
    News, Russellville
    November 12, 2025
    RUSSELLVILLE – The local American Legion chapter hosted a banquet at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellville. Members presented the “Missing ...

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *