Philip Stratton

A good explanation of the factors that determine gas prices.  Crude oil prices contribute the most Considering there are 42 gallons per barrel price:  $100 per barrel = $2.38 of the pump price $70 per barrel = $1.67 of the pump price $40 per barrel = $0.95 of the pump price Refineries add approximately 65¢…

Going back to the basics is sometimes the best strategy for regaining control over your out of control finances. https://pca.st/episode/353a4731-81e9-44db-8075-36fbcf80d5b1

We took my parents to New Buffalo, Michigan yesterday for lunch at Redamak’s. It was my first trip back to New Buffalo since high school when our summer jazz band group got booked to play on the pier of the yacht club. Great burgers and milkshakes. Worth the drive. 

Podcast Episode 1241 – Should You Listen To Financial Guru Dave Ramsey?  Early in the episode, the hosts discuss some financial headlines, to include recent activity of Bed, Bath, and Beyond stock.  Regarding speculation of individual stock investments, Joe says “one of the biggest rules in trading is you don’t know what’s going to happen…

Each week I send out account statements to our customers and include announcements/information/reminders that are important for parents/guardians.  These are posted to our Kids in Christ blog along with the email sent to each parent.    This week I also began recording the announcements to provide another avenue for reaching those parents that may not…

A video I produced for Highland Hope UMC/Kids in Christ to educate the congregation about what our school age childcare programs do.