Three Things to Know
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor Over the weekend I had several conversations centered around the question of just how long we’re in for it. At this point, no one’s doubting the economy is in trouble. But will this be a quick right hook, like the COVID-19 recession in 2020, or will this be with…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor Did you enjoy that beautiful Labor Day weekend with such great weather? When I was a kid, September often brought a circus or carnival into my small East Texas town. Now that the weather has begun to turn I’m looking forward to the arrival of those fun fall events,…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor The phrase ‘doubling down’ is a Blackjack term that means placing twice your bet on a promising hand. To inexperienced players, it might seem too risky, but experienced gamblers know that betting more when you’re beating the house can increase your odds of winning by as much as 15…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor If you search the word ‘reality’ in a dictionary you’ll find it defined, as “the state of things as they actually exist.” Intuitively speaking, reality isn’t that simple, is it? It’s sometimes very difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Here’s a series of questions that demonstrate what I mean:…
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor It’s mid-August in Texas — the time for beaches, splash pads, sprinklers, and sand castles. It’s time to squeeze in that last-minute vacation before school or drink by the swimming pool. It’s the season when tiny bare feet of children race to escape hot concrete and jump to splash…
