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TWIA: “To be” transparent or “not to be” transparent?

September 12, 2021

 That is the question!!! Recently, the TWIA (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association) board voted for a 5% rate hike on Coastal residents and businesses. This action was wrong and demonstrates why TWIA transparency and disclosure must…

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Biden’s Ban of Fossil Fuels

September 7, 2021

The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats still want to ban fossil fuels within 10 years.  That is economically and technically not feasible.  If adopted, it will turn our economy back 200 years to 1821 and…

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Net-Zero Home?

August 24, 2021

Despite the sounds of it, this term does not apply to selling your home and seeing a fat ZERO on the Monies Owed to Seller at closing. This is FAR from a financial “wash” actually.…

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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

August 17, 2021

As the state’s leading voluntary eye health and safety organization, “Prevent Blindness” is dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Established in 1965, “Prevent Blindness Texas” is focused on improving the state’s vision and eye…

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Texas Power Grid Failure During the February Freeze Crisis

August 8, 2021

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a series of articles explaining the February partial power grid failure.  When the power demand exceeds power production, the grid frequency drops and puts the grid in danger of…

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BBB Tip: Buying a car online

August 3, 2021

The ability to purchase goods and services over the Internet has permanently changed how countless industries conduct business, especially after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online marketplaces remove much of the stress associated…

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AVOID AIR CONDITIONING AGITATION

July 23, 2021

Hi, Summer! We’ve missed you. The beach parties are back in session, your XL cooler is sanitized and ready for cold ones, and your grill is stocked with propane for days. But, before you get…

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National Ultraviolet Safety Month

July 11, 2021

July is designated as National Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. According to the American Cancer Society, individuals with a high level of exposure to UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of skin cancer,…

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Hiring employees After the COVID-19 Lockdown

July 1, 2021

I have heard and read many complaints by small businesses that they can’t’ find and hire new employees after the COVID-19 lockdown.  The federal government supplemented state unemployment during the shutdown with $00 per week. …

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Stock Trading Apps

June 23, 2021

In the aftermath of the GameStop stock saga, many would-be investors have turned to mobile stock trading apps to capitalize on market investments. According to MarketWatch, a Dow Jones & Co. investment resource that tracks…

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