Three Things to Know

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor There are ideas that can only be represented by one word — for example, parallel. Many phrases can describe the idea, but the word has no synonym. Here’s another: whiplash. No single word equally captures a quick snap back in motion. So, here’s my tribute to you, whiplash, the…

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Just like that, the first week of August is here. As vacations wind down and thoughts of back-to-school creep into our minds, let’s look at the three things you need to know this week.  Jackpot! People tend to spend record amounts of money in lotteries during difficult financial seasons,…