"Is it Halloween we are afraid of or the markets?" by: John Sample

We are in the final quarter of the year and moving into the third quarter earnings reports.    Some of the larger capitalized companies will report this week.    It is unusual for markets to be starved for information, but the government shutdown is limiting various monthly reports on the economy.

PSA: Open enrollment: What to know before you enroll

For many people, fall brings open enrollment, the period to choose your medical and workplace benefits for the year ahead.    While it may be easy just to renew last year’s choices that might be a costly mistake.    Your employer’s plans, providers, or costs may have changed.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Black Phone 2’ delves into supernatural horror" by: Jessica Shepard

While I’ve noticed that there are plenty of sequel films that no one ever asks for taking up space in the world – I’m pleased to announce that I’ve found one that actually improves upon its predecessor.

‘Chronic Indecision’

Imagine a world where humans could pull up at a human body shop and have professionals run a diagnostic test on their mental health system when they notice a pattern of hesitation in their operating system.

"My faith in the Aggies is seeing a resurgence" by: Mike Reddell

You know, I’ve been following Aggie football for as long as I can remember.    And now, in my 75th year on the planet, the Aggies are now tottering toward the national championship.    Whoa, hold up now, my burnt orange and white favoring friends would say – and rightfully so.

"Understanding something shouldn’t be gate kept by adults" by: Jessica Shepard

I’m going to be completely transparent and honest here – as a child, I really hated hearing adults tell me that I’d understand something more when I grew up.  It felt like I was being brushed off and told that that person was too busy to answer my questions or to explain something to me.

"That wall of worry is not going away anytime soon" by: John Sample

Last week ended with the markets pulling back.    It doesn’t appear that the pause will continue this week, but it could be interpreted as a warning shot across the bow.

PSA: Financial steps to prepare for Alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect more than 7 million Americans, per a 2025 report by the Alzheimer’s Association.   The emotional toll of watching a loved one’s health decline can be overwhelming.   And the financial burden can be significant too.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Tron: Ares’ expands franchise universe further into the future" by: Jessica Shepard

The “Tron” franchise has been a science fiction and personal mainstay for as long as I’ve been alive.  That said, whenever “Tron: Ares” was finally announced last year, I was hesitant about investing too much time staying awake in the theater to watch it.

‘Good Vibes’

The Beach Boys wrote a song about them.  The sixties harnessed it as a catch phrase - Good Vibrations.  Today we’re more likely to hear the renovated phrase Good Energy when expressing a positive feeling emitted by individuals we encounter.