Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker responds to the latest inflation report.

SignalPoint Asset Management's Myles Jackson: "A traditional IRA will be subject to required minimum distributions. A Roth IRA will not. This means you have more control over your income, and in turn your taxes, during retirement."

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle researches what it would take for Springfield to get a Trader Joe's.

Columnist Mark Holmes: "Sow the seeds of optimism, responsibility and adaptability in your team. See them grow into success and satisfaction for everyone involved."

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson says Branson timed it just right with its Chiefs partnership, and it could score marketing points for the Ozarks.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five products as springtime approaches.

Columnist Donnie Brawner: "Not all small-business owners desire to scale their businesses. But for the ones who do, the transition from focusing primarily on the craft to mastering the art of running a business is a significant milestone."

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker examines the stock market in January.

Columnist Andy Drennen: "History shows that advances in technology have only added jobs, and there’s no reason to think that this time will be any different."

Publisher Marty Goodnight shares his journey to lead SBJ – and his belief that dreams can come true in Springfield, Missouri.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples two beverages he says are produced using a fourth style of wine.

Burrell Foundation Executive Director Kristen Weaver: "Locally, we continue to build on our mission to support the advancement of behavioral health and inspire stronger more resilient communities through connection, advocacy and philanthropy. Working together, we’ll achieve more."

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples two beverages from the region in Oregon.

Executive Editor Christine Temple shares why SBJ joined the Informed Voter Coalition.

Guest columnist Andy Drennen gives ideas to help evaluate portfolios given the volatility in the stock market.

Statehouse columnist Phill Brooks discusses bills with unrelated issues added to them.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle welcomes a Missouri chamber report on the tech sector.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five products made in the California region.

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "Strange things are always happening and will happen in 2024 as well. Don’t get distracted by the emotional drama."

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson wonders about the economic impact if a city initiative incentivized workers to move to Springfield.