"You can’t ask for more uncertainty than we have now " by: John Sample

Well our holiday week came out poorly as far as the equities market is concerned.  We dropped over 2% on the various averages and indexes.  It was again the Mag 7 that took the lead down.  It did not help that the employment data was less than stellar.

PSA: Should you be a global investor?

Investment opportunities don’t stop at the U.S. border.  But what should you know about investing internationally?  When you invest outside the United States, you can gain at least two key benefits.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel breathes new life into dark comedy franchise" by: Jessica Shepard

If you read my column last week, you’ll know that I’ve been looking forward to “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” for several years.  Well, I caught a morning show last week and have the details on the sequel – plus, I loved it!

‘The Nature of Rest’

There’s something to be said about achieving eight hours of rest every night.   In theory, it’s a great idea; in reality, clocking in five or six hours might be a more accurate measure.

"Time passes so slowly when the game clock isn’t ticking" by: Mike Reddell

There have been times in my life where I had the passing thought that I had walked into a real-life Twilight Zone episode.  Most of you are familiar with the TV show of the 1960s that presented weekly tales of the strange, the macabre, the truly ironic and occasionally horroric.

"Life’s Lemonade: Waiting for a ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel has taken forever" by: Jessica Shepard

When I tell you that I’m anxiously waiting for the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” movie to debut at Schulman’s this week – you’d better believe that I’m devouring as much media coverage about it as possible!

"The American public has begun the real New Year" by: John Sample

We have made it through the summer, but Texans know that we have at least another six weeks’ worth of summer left to survive.   It is at least not triple-digit heat, there has been rain and football is back.

PSA: What can insurance do for you?

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.  And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you.  Life insurance proceeds can help meet at least three major needs.

"Reel Reviews: Netflix’s ‘The Union’ manages as fairly decent spy comedy" by: Jessica Shepard

A friend recommended Netflix’s “The Union” for this week’s movie review and I can’t say that I’m mad about it.  I found the film leaning heavily on its comedic delivery more than its action sequences and that’s what makes it work best in my book.

‘Run your race in your lane’

When you ask children what they want to be when they grow up, most will answer: a policeman, fireman, teacher, astronaut, doctor, nurse, president, etc.  All of their choices are noble and essential in a world that evolves when the focus is on service to others.