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.

"Happiest of Holiday celebrations on our Nation’s Big Birthday" by: John Sample

As we move to the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, there is plenty to sit back and take stock.  The various indexes and averages are up double digits this year.  In bull markets, the crowd comes in and we are witnessing some of the largest margin positions ever.

PSA: Turn your savings into paychecks in retirement

Retirement changes everything - especially how you feel about your money.  After years of saving, spending can feel uncomfortable.  But a clear strategy helps you move forward with confidence.  Start with a conservative budget and give yourself permission to spend those amounts.

"Reel Reviews: Supergirl’ debut packs more fun than 2025’s ‘Superman’ reboot" by: Jessica Shepard

Look, after last year’s ‘Superman” reboot letting me down, I went in to see “Supergirl” over the weekend with very low expectations.Honestly, I’ve learned my lesson in getting my hopes up for superhero movies of any fandom as of late and was more than glad to nearly have the theater to myself so I...

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Reminiscing about our unforgettable memories, adventurous travels, first car, pulling out the ‘Get Out of Jail’ card to escape punishment when we were rubbing elbows a little too closely with danger - are full-circle story moments we can look back on with humor because we know the situational...

Resolution #6 beat the peak. HVAC and more

July   When summer temperatures rise in South Texas, the heat above your living space – your roof, attic and HVAC, will dictate how hard your air conditioner has to work.

"Dogs and I agree where to walk in these skeeter-infested times" by: Mike Reddell

I heard a prayer on Monday asking the Good Lord to let up on the rain, acknowledging of course we are grateful for the abundant rain we’ve received.  Very rarely would I even consider bringing up a prayer given at a government meeting.