"Blackcats’ Homecoming game stirs fond memories" by: Jessica Shepard

Last week was Homecoming for Bay City High School and it made me feel a little nostalgic.  Well, a tiny, itty-bitty bit.

"As Alfred E Neuman was wont to say, what me worry?" by: John Sample

We have made it into the so- called Fall season.  Of course that is a joke in Texas, but were are here as far as the calendar goes.  The S&P 500 is just 1% off its record high.  What could be worrying investors?  There is plenty for investors to evaluate.

Millennials financial fraud: Protecting yourself in a digital world

Millennials are prime targets for online financial scams.  These scammers are after one of two things: your personal information or your money.And they’re getting more sophisticated.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Practical Magic 2’ thrives on nostalgia amid weak storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

To be honest and fair, when the first ‘Practical Magic’ movie came out in 1998, I thought it ended just fine.  In fact, I never needed a sequel or more on the Owens family’s story – if I did, I’d just borrow the books form the library or buy them on the cheap.

Rear view mirror reflection

Do you remember growing up playing the game Scavenger Hunt?   You weren’t limited by the number of people that could play, and it didn’t require a game board, dice or player tokens.   The only requirement was using your imagination and making up a list of scavenger items.

"Plenty of opinions heard on stadium sidelines" by: Jessica Shepard

Look, by no means am I a fan of sports – they’ve never been my “thing” to cheer for and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.  And, even if I was going to pick a sport to root for, I’d have to disappoint everyone and choose videogames.

"Fall is here and it actually looks pretty sunny and bright" by: John Sample

Fall is here and it actually looks pretty sunny and bright  We are moving into fall this week though, as Texans, it will only really feel like fall around Halloween.    In truth, it may be more like Thanksgiving.    Beyond the weather, there is much to take in this week.

Look at your financial situation holistically

To achieve all your financial goals, you need to take a “holistic” approach, bringing in all the elements of yourself.  Think about your family.  How much can you save for your children’s college education or help with a down payment on their first home?

"Reel Reviews: Latest ‘Resident Evil’ flick heavy on body horror" by: Jessica Shepard

Frequently, I find myself really hating it when Hollywood decides to reboot a beloved film franchise.  Take the latest “Resident Evil” flick’s entry into what began as strictly a videogame franchise.