Summer is in full-swing, but the school year is just around the corner. To avoid the stress of trying to complete your entire to-do list the week before, it’s a good idea to start preparing now. The best place to begin? Scheduling your child’s six-month dental appointment. Read more3 ways the dentist can prepare your child for the school year
June is recognized as Men’s Health month, a time when men are reminded to do things that can help improve their quality of life Read moreJune is Men's Health Month
Navigating the stress and uncertainties of life is challenging these days. For women, especially, it may seem as though life has become increasingly harder to manage. Read moreSelf-care during the pandemic
Gulf Coast Center’s latest Texans Recovering Together Crisis Counseling Program offers free and confidential services for anyone affected by COVID-19 in Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Services are provided to all ages and diverse groups. Read moreHow to deal with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
In an ongoing effort to ensure children have the proper educational assessments and academic support, CASA recently formed an education committee to partner with the school districts to better connect in the classroom. Read moreConnecting in the classroom
On Halloween night in 2019, the choice was “Book or Treat,” a new Galveston twist on the traditional Halloween greeting. Instead of “Trick or Treat,” the new greeting proved to be popular with both kids and parents. Read moreBook or Treat: Halloween event promotes reading as a treat for kids
It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. Read moreProtect yourself against financial scammers
Once you retire, you’ll need to shift your focus somewhat from building these investments to using them — in other words, you’ll have to start withdrawing from your portfolio to meet the costs of living. Read moreManaging withdrawals carefully can protect retirement income
More than half of Americans tap into their retirement savings early, according to a survey from Magnify Money, a website focusing on financial topics. How can you avoid this problem? Read moreAvoid touching your retirement savings early
Our need for more advocates continues to rise as the reports of abuse and neglect increase in Galveston County. We need 40-50 more advocates to cover all cases currently in the court system. Read moreCASA seeking volunteers: Give back to the community
As an investor, you constantly want to see your portfolio move just one way – up. Read more5 Keys to Navigating Market Pullback
As we go through the coronavirus pandemic, government agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations have contributed to helping relieve some of the stresses financially, physically and emotionally. Read moreGetting through the pandemic: You've got resources
During the coronavirus pandemic, our health concerns – for ourselves and our loved ones – have been at the top of our minds. But financial worries have been there, too, both for people whose employment has been affected and for investors anxious about the volatile financial markets. And one … Read moreSticking to Budget Can Boost Your Emergency Fund
Even if you’re not much of a rider, you can apply some of the guidelines and lessons of bicycling to other areas of your life – such as investing. Read moreWhat can investors learn from cyclists?
The economic impact may vary among different age groups — and if you’re retired or about to retire, you might have some special concerns about starting to draw income from your investments when the financial markets are down. Read moreWhat should retirees consider doing in a down market?
How can you guard against these virus-related scams? Read moreWatch out for financial scams related to virus
The investment world is full of colorful terms, but perhaps none is better known than “bull” or “bear.” As an investor, you’re typically rooting for the bull market when prices are rising. Read moreDon’t fear the ‘bear’
If you’re an investor or a business owner, you just got some help from Washington – and it could make a big difference, at least in the short term, for your financial future. Read moreCARES act offers help for investors, small businesses
Galveston is known for its beaches, but there’s far more to see and do than you might expect. Here are some must-do activities to spice up your stay the next time you’re on island time: Read more8 must-do activities in historic Galveston
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