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Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments?
The 501:

The 501:

The 501:

People on the High Plains of Texas tend to look down on the rest of us. Why the attitude? Maybe because they survive the northers first. In the grand Texas scheme of things, High Plains dwellers are our higher-ups, literally and figuratively. Even Google knows.
Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

Abbott,Patricksparovertaxrelief Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept,as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. AbbottandLt.Gov.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

By definition, business owners put a lot of their financial resources into their enterprises. But as an owner, you may need to invest in more than inventories and payroll to help achieve the future you’ve envisioned.
Abraham Family Portrait, including, front row: Edward; second row, from left: Naceeb, Malouf and Tom; third row, from left: Nahim and Alia. Photos Courtesy of Dr. Mike Wolf’s Collection

Abraham Family Portrait, including, front row: Edward; second row, from left: Naceeb, Malouf and Tom; third row, from left: Nahim and Alia. Photos Courtesy of Dr. Mike Wolf’s Collection

Ponder Points

Canadian, sometimes called the “Oasis of the High Plains,” is located on U.S. Highways 83 and 60 in Western Hemphill County. The town has been the county seat since the founding in 1876 and the county organization in 1887. The county is named for John Hemphill, a judge and confederate congressman.
Financial tips for blended families

Financial tips for blended families

Financial tips for blended families

Becoming part of a blended family can certainly be rewarding. Of course, as is the case in all families, there will be challenges, one of which is financial. A blended family must deal with some specific financial issues, so it’s a good idea to become familiar with them.
What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?

What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?

What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck”that can help you meet your income needs.
Much ado about water

Much ado about water

Much ado about water

Remember when we took water for granted? It was the first thing served in a restaurant. The waitress put it down about the same time she handed you a menu. That’s how I remember it. If you were just learning to read, you treasured the times when she also handed you a menu. Ask me .