When dealing with a volatile stock market, as defined by the S&P 500 Index, sometimes the most difficult challenge is to manage your emotions. If you decide you need to...

In my 34 years in the real estate business, I have never seen Jacksonville, nor any of the surrounding cities, have a weak residential rental market. We currently manage...

According to government data and several major credit sources, the average American household has debt over $132,000. The good news is that 90% of that debt is long-term...

Many of us are familiar with the term, “dog days of summer,” though growing up in South Texas, my parents and grandparents called it something else – “la canícula.” Back...

Summer is in full swing, but back to school is right around the corner. Be sure to stay cool during these hot Texas days! Here are five things happening around your...

By this time next week, five of the six area school districts will have welcomed back students to their campuses with the start of a new school year – the sixth,...

There was a time, not so long ago, when communities were united in their support of an unspoken set of moral guidelines. There were tacitly agreed upon moral implications...

Next week, the nation will celebrate Independence Day. The Fourth of July commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, establishing the United...

A lot of has improved in education over the past several years. One of the great improvements is how many school districts are now teaching basic money skill to students....

Overpopulation of stray dogs and cats is an issue that almost every state in America has faced at some point. It is not a new problem, and for years, organizations have...

With interest rates on the rise, savers and investors are finally getting paid to hold “cash.” While money market rates have improved, the most popular short-term cash...

It’s that time. Only a few days left before Sine Die and wrapping up the 88th Legislative Session! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. School Safety...

On May 18, 1912, the USS Texas, also known as Battleship Texas, launched and quickly became one of the most powerful weapons in the world. It is credited with the...

"Fighting windmills" means fighting imaginary enemies. The term is taken from the novel, “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. Of course, the windmills were not the enemies...

The first few bills have made it to the Governor’s desk for his signature, which signals the end of session is fast approaching. Of the over 8,000 bills filed this session,...