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Thinking about retirement? The decision to retire encompasses more than just financial considerations; it profoundly influences your overall well-being. Surprisingly, the timing of your retirement might even impact your longevity. A 2001 study by the Social Security Administration Division of Economic Research highlights a potential link between early retirement and higher mortality rates, emphasizing the […]

We all know the story of the Three Little Pigs. Those three boys had mooched off of Mama Pig long enough, and she told them to hit the road. Like any good Mama, before their departure she warned them about the wolf. But not all of the little pigs took the warning to heart, and […]

I am sure you, like me, have been watching the unfolding events in the banks over the last couple of weeks with a level of apprehension.  At the heart of the issue is the banking system’s exposure to rising interest rates.  There are larger problems than rate exposure at the banks, however it is unclear […]

As I begin to prepare for our first company offsite of the year, I find myself grateful.  Gratefulness is a personal core value, but it is also a value our team shares. In fact, every Monday, we have a “gratefulness session” and share at least one thing for which we are grateful. Today I am […]

When I say ‘fear factor,’ I’m not talking about that old American television game show from the early 2000s where contestants blindly stuck their hands in boxes of spiders *shiver*, among other ridiculous stunts, in an attempt to win money. I’m referring to good, old-fashioned fear, apprehension, alarm, and distress. I know, this post is […]

Note: This market review was published on May 24th, 2022 and may not be reflective of current market or investing issues. “A genius is the man who can do the average thing when everyone else around him is losing his mind.” ~ Napoleon The news around the economy and markets is getting pretty loud these […]

It’s about time: “ER” for mental healthcare is finally coming to Madison County You go to the emergency department for a broken bone or heart attack. But where can you and your loved ones go for emergencies involving mental health? For years, there were only two choices in Madison County: The ER or jail. Fortunately, […]

Note: This market review was published on November 2nd, 2021 and may not be reflective of current market or investing issues. The third quarter was an eventful one in the US, although the S&P 500 only ended up gaining 0.11%1.  Markets started the quarter strong, before giving back almost all of their gains during the […]

Huntsville Community of Hope Huntsville Community of Hope was born through frustrations of not being able to find long term housing solutions for our homeless friends that were ready for that big step.  We began searching for solutions, and through that we stumbled across another organization, Community First! Village in Austin, Texas.  We have plans […]