PSA: Social Security myths: What to know

   There are some myths around Social Security we should clear up.  The first is that it is going bankrupt.  But according to a Social Security Administration analysis from June 2025, benefits will continue – though starting in 2033, it may only pay 77 cents on the dollar.

"Everyone’s got an opinion on rain cancellations" by: Jessica Shepard

   Anyone who has lived on the Gulf Coast knows that weather gets more unpredictable as the Atlantic Hurricane Season comes to a close.  For the record and as a reminder – Hurricane Season ends on Nov. 30 annually.

"We made it through the scary start to holiday season, and everyone seems merry, bright" by: John Sample

   The broken record of record-setting closes continues.   While most focused on the the Ted cutting the Fed funds rate by a quarter point, the real mover was earnings.   The Mag 7 came in with better than expected earnings, which was all this market needed.

PSA: A financial roadmap for veterans entering civilian life

   Transitioning from military to civilian life brings countless adjustments, with financial change near the top.  If you’re a veteran, let “Veteran Saves Week”, Nov. 4 to 7, inspire you to focus on building financial confidence.  Civilian life may affect your expenses.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Hedda’ worst play translated to streaming I’ve seen yet" by: Jessica Shepard

   I don’t know if you have favorite actors, but I do keep a running mental list of those few that I find gifted and talented.  In fact, that list also puts a little bit of influence on what movies I’ll review outside of the standard “must be a new release” criteria that fuels this column.

‘Escape hatch’

   Inevitably, at the height of a thrilling movie, when the enemy is closing in and the main character finds himself against a wall and no place to run, an escape hatch is suddenly revealed to remedy the character’s impossible situation; work with me, Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible scenario.

"Looking back on another long football rivalry" by: Mike reddell

   I was delighted to watch A&M defeat LSU last Saturday in Baton Rouge.   Much of the conversation surrounding the No. 3 ranked Aggies playing in a legendary hostile environment was the fact the Ags hadn't won a game there since 1994.

"Blue hair is back on the menu for a limited time only" by: Jessica Shepard

   For the past few weeks, I’ve been asked by several folks if I was under the weather or not feeling well.   And, for me, it’s a strange sort of segue into conversation but at the same time it left me wondering if I was looking all of my late 30s finally.

"Evidence shows the Stock Market is not afraid of Halloween " by: John Sample

   The market just keeps moving north.   Last week the Labor Department called back staff on furlough to announce the CPI, which came in at 3%.   That was just under projections and just over the last report. It is not the goal of 2%, but not moving up as quickly as some believe.

PSA: The real meaning of diversification in investing

   We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”   In the world of investing, it’s solid advice.   Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom.   They spread money across multiple financial institutions, working with several financial advisors.