Jim Pearce

Editor’s Note: My wife’s sister from Ohio is visiting us this week. She brings a Midwesterner’s sensibility to our laid-back beach vibe here on the Carolina coast.

Editor’s Note: Early in my career, I worked for a manager who told me that he preferred to hire people that drove fast cars. To his way of thinking, the type of cars people choose to drive reflects their personalities.

Editor’s Note: I’ve been known to frequent convenience stores, usually to pick up a cold soda after exercising. While standing in line to check out, I’m almost always behind someone buying a so-called “energy drink” that contains loads of caffeine and other stimulants.

Editor’s Note: Tomorrow marks the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season. Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – has become the penultimate act of consumer frenzy.

Editor’s Note: I spent last weekend visiting my kids for Thanksgiving. For the first time in weeks, I did not spend any time thinking about the stock market.

Editor’s Note: Over Thanksgiving weekend, my wife and I visited our former next-door neighbors while we were back in the DC area. We raised our kids together and have remained good friends ever since.

Editor’s Note: The day after Christmas – December 26 th – is affectionately known as “Boxing Day” in many parts of the world. A holiday of sorts, it is named for the gift boxes that employers would give to their employees.

Three Investor Resolutions for 2025

Editor’s Note: A few days ago, I was interviewed for a “man in the street” podcast while I was shopping downtown. The question was simple: What changes for me and for the country am I expecting in 2025?

Editor’s Note: I must admit that I like to eat fast food every once in a while. I know it’s not good for me but sometimes I just feel like having a burger and fries.