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By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor As you drove your car today, how much time did you spend glancing at your rearview mirror? Did you know that driving experts suggest looking up at your rearview mirror every 5 to 8 seconds? That means on an average 30-minute drive, you might look behind you as many…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor I love spring weather, but likely not for the reasons that first come to mind. Bluebonnets and warm afternoons are great, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a mighty thunderstorm I love most. This time of year they result from cold air from the northwest clashing with warm air,…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor I loved reading “Choose Your Adventure” books when I was a child. At the end of key sections, the book would prompt you to make a decision for the main character. You’d skip to the page noted by your decision (for example: If you choose to save the princess,…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor Wall Street looked to the midterms last week for salvation, only to find disappointment. Investors wished a decisive red wave would provide some much-needed predictability, but their hopes were dashed. By the end of Wednesday, the picture looked bleak, but Thursday brought the reprieve we all needed. Now that…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor With barely two months remaining in 2022, it’s nearly time to slow down to consider the people, places, and things we’re thankful for. I have a special affection for this season of changing leaves, great food with family, and shopping for the holidays. The year isn’t finished, though, and…
