PSA: The hidden danger of investing too cautiously

   One significant risk investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals.Many people focus on avoiding short-term losses and invest too conservatively, which can limit growth over time and may impact your retirement security.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ highlights handling loss, finding love" by: Jessica Shepard

   After several friends recommended Netflix’s “Voicemails for Isabelle” I finally caved and watched it last weekend.   Oddly enough, I found myself roped in due to the hilarious moments Isabelle underwent while trying to get her life together in San Francisco – including navigating modern dating.

Living our message

   We live in an age of relentless transmission.  Emails ping.   Texts stack up.Voicemails blink their impatient little lights.   We pitch our thoughts out into the world like seasoned quarterbacks, and in the same breath, we’re catching what everyone else is throwing.

Resolution #7 breathe easier

August  When you mix our South Texas heat and humidity, it makes August the ideal month to tackle any indoor air quality, and what none of us like, MOLD.   Without properly managing the humidity it can create issues that affect comfort, health, and building durability.

"July heat reinforces my love of air conditioning more since 2011" by: Jessica Shepard

   It’s strange to realize that we’ve already entered July.  I mean, I’m still lagging behind thanks to heat indexes climbing to triple digits daily.

"Hope all had a firecracker of a 250th national celebration celebration" by: John Sample

   Well we made it through the 250th for our nation.  Not saying it was pretty but we made it.  The markets took the day off Friday for the holiday, but Thursday saw strengthening in optimism as the S&P 500 climbed back to just short of 7500.

PSA: Small habits help shape a stronger financial future

   Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big break or a high salary.  Wealth is often built through small habits repeated many times over.  If you’re young and just getting started, time is your advantage.  Begin now with these five small habits that can help build lasting wealth.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Enola Holmes 3’ leaves possibility of 4th movie open" by: Jessica Shepard

   While I feel like Netflix sort of dropped the ball on promoting “Enola Holmes 3” these past few weeks, I still carved out some time to catch the flick myself.  Still, having so many A-List cast members in one project wasn’t enough to keep all of my attention on the television the whole time.

What are your intentions?

   Let’s review the nuts and bolts of intentions.  Growing up the only time I heard the term ‘intentions’ was offering prayer intentions at church or perhaps my dad questioning the intentions of young men interested in dating his daughters.

"Lego’s ‘Mineral Collection’ reminds me to buy more building block sets" by: Jessica Shepard

   While I was growing up, Lego sets were really boring and uninteresting to me mostly because the directions for specific build sets weren’t items I wanted.I’m talking about the basic pirate, knights or city job sets that had you constructing a castle or lame vehicles.