Sep 27

Helping Missouri’s Kids Through Broken and Blended Family Changes

by Mike Ferguson

September 27, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – No matter what your marital status or age, divorce likely has already impacted your life. For many, it’s through personal experience. For everyone else, that impact has been felt when a family member or friend has gone through the process. In addition, for an increasing number of Missourians, …

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Sep 20

Market Forces or Exploitation? How Low Is Too Low For Missouri Worker Wages?

by Mike Ferguson

September 20, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Is it the result of the free market or greedy corporations? Organized labor activists say thousands of Missouri workers are not being fairly paid for low-wage work at fast food restaurants. They’ve organized walkouts in some Missouri cities twice this summer. These workers generally get paid minimum wage. …

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Sep 13

Missouri’s New Media and the “First Draft of History”

by Mike Ferguson

September 13, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Digital technology, changing customer demands and a younger perspective to change the mindset. That’s a description of many industries right now but, especially in Missouri, that describes how the news media is evolving. Those of us who grew up waiting for the 6:00 news to tell us what …

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Sep 06

Missouri’s Veto Session 2013: The Tax Cut Debate

by Mike Ferguson

September 6, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – It’s been approved, it’s been knocked down and now it’s about to be debated again. The Republican tax reform plan that Governor Jay Nixon vetoed will likely be up for another vote this month. The annual Missouri Veto Session gets underway on September 11th. Before the current politicians …

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Aug 30

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders and Entrepreneurs

by Mike Ferguson

August 30, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – Preparing for college and a career is often daunting for any young person. For too many teens in Missouri, though, college is just a fantasy that will never be realized. Even high-achieving students from low-income areas often see higher education as being out of reach. That’s a personal …

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Aug 23

Show Me Dollars and Sense – Why Teaching Teens Money Management Skills Matters To Everyone

by Mike Ferguson

August 23, 2013

by Mike Ferguson (St. Charles, MO) – “A penny saved is a penny earned.” We all know that truism but many of us don’t practice it very well. In today’s instant, electronic and often credit-driven economy, getting back to the basics is a good idea when it comes to our money. In Missouri, there’s a …

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