"Sometimes it’s still hard to keep up with technology" by: Jessica Shepard

Well, good news everyone – I finally got my new cellphone updated and calibrated to suit my needs.  Plus, most of that new device learning curve has tapered off and I’m navigating through user interface system easier than I had expected.

"It’s 4th quarter and we’re streaking to a win" by: John Sample

We have moved into the fourth quarter with the markets setting new records.  It seems no one really wants to get in front of this locomotive.

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: ‘Play Dirty’ fails to leave a halfway decent impression" by: Jessica Shepard

I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I see a trailer for a relatively decent movie, I find myself wondering why it’s shuffled to streaming directly rather than making it to the big screen.

‘It’s not about you’

Imagine gearing up for the most important exam of your life.  If you pass, your life will unfold with your every step.  If you fail, your life will unfold with your every step.  Wait, hold on, the same result occurs regardless of your score on the exam?

"Some 52 years later, the screwworm is back" by: Mike Reddell

The approach of the New World Screwworm has seemingly taken on a steady ominous drum beat.  Last week, Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation board members George Harrison and Matt Ashcraft warned their fellow board members about the New World screwworm fly’s danger.

"‘Correlation is NOT Causation’ can apply to anything" by: Jessica Shepard

A few weeks ago I ended up having to toss our old pizza cutter due to rusting and a degraded handle.  As I held this poor, defenseless kitchen utensil in my hand, I tried to recall the last time I actually used it.

"The simpler you make you make your life, the richer you become" by: John Sample

We had the Fed’s preferred inflation measure on Friday and we are much closer to 3% than we are to 2%.  Of greater importance, the trend does not look like inflation is heading down.  I would suggest that the real rate target should be 3%.

PSA: A retiree’s guide for National Financial Security Month

If you're retired, it's easy to put your finances on autopilot.  But checking in periodically can help maintain financial stability throughout retirement.  Here are some suggestions:  First, choose an appropriate withdrawal rate for your retirement accounts.

"Reel Reviews: Netflix’s ‘Mantis’ a confusing, dramatic Korean Martial arts flick" by: Jessica Shepard

Ever since the COVID lockdown, my sister has been urging me to watch South Korean shows and movies more and more.  And, don’t get me wrong, I’ve tried despite the initial hesitation.