As many homeowners can attest, purchasing a home is no simple and easy task. The home buying process involves stacks of paperwork with a real estate agent and mortgage company, home inspections, coordinating with the movers, setting up utilities and services, and then unpacking and settling in. In the rush and chaos of moving, many […]

As cooler temperatures begin to return to Houston, many homeowners and business owners begin making preparations for winter, including decorating the inside and outside of their home or business, bringing out winter clothes, and making holiday plans with family and friends. Although Houston area residents and business owners avoid the arduous winter preparations that people […]

Business owners know that it is vitally important to protect valuable company assets, such as buildings and office space, electronic equipment, specialized machinery, inventory, business vehicles and other company property. Protecting these assets often includes the use of parking lot cameras, secured card-key entry and exit doors, and security guards to protect the business during […]

There are few jobs in the country as demanding and rewarding as being a small business owner. In our volatile economy, many small business owners work day and night to increase revenue, expand their market share, attract new customers and retain quality employees. In the quest to turn a simple business idea into a thriving […]

As discussed last week, one of the major financial decisions both individuals and families must make in their lifetime is in regards to their life insurance needs. For some, the question might be how much insurance coverage is needed, while others might be more concerned about premium rates or flexibility with their coverage. Although a […]

In any given year, there are a large number of financial decisions individuals and families make on a wide range of topics, including where to bank, how best to save for college, what investments to choose, and what kind of insurance coverage is needed. There are many research tools available to help you select a […]

Five years ago this week, residents and business owners throughout the greater Houston and Galveston region were devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ike, a Category 4 storm that decimated entire communities. Hundreds of thousands throughout the Gulf Coast were left with no electricity, damaged homes and businesses, and a massive cleanup. Unfortunately, many businesses […]

As discussed in last week's blog, many parents help prepare their college students for the new school year by purchasing laptops, smartphones, furniture, appliances, and other needed items. One major asset college students also take with them is a vehicle, either their own car or a family vehicle. While parents will often take steps to […]

The beginning of fall brings cooler weather, the start of football season, and a trip back to college for the thousands of university students throughout Texas. Many parents help their children prepare for college by purchasing smartphones, laptop computers, furniture and appliances so they have everything they need while living away from home. However, many […]

Have you ever watched an episode of the PBS series Antiques Roadshow? Each week, thousands of hopeful visitors bring in their heirloom jewelry, garage sale art purchases and antique furniture in the hopes the show's appraisers will determine them to be one-of-a-kind. For the lucky few with valuable jewelry, artwork, furniture or other collectibles, the […]