The April surprise for most property owners in North Texas this year was not their IRS bill it was the Annual Appraisal Notice. This property tax increase impacts all of us. It is time for you to learn how to do the “New Texas Two-Step – File and Protest” THE DEADLINE IS MAY 16, 2022…
Geopolitical events evoke emotions and irrational behavior in all of us. Whether you are young or old, the idea of another country attacking another country sucks. The obvious questions arise: “What are they thinking” and “Whose idea is this” War has existed since the beginning of time and, unfortunately, will continue. The new ongoing war…
Since the January 1987 Super Bowl where winning quarterback Phil Simms is asked “Now that you have won the Super Bowl what are you going to do?” The reply that has become a nearly 25-year advertising campaign is “I’m going to Disney World”. That is where my family spent the last week of January 2022. Heather…
Divorce is EXPENSIVE! One of the easiest ways to grow your net worth is to invest in a weekly Date Night and avoid “The BIG D.” According to marriage.com, couples who build date nights into their relationships experience better communication, greater affection and gratitude for the other spouse, and a desire to spend more time…
After a year plus of lockdowns, vaccines, and masks, “The Holiday’s” are here. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Hannukah is Sunday and Christmas is 30 shopping days later. Due to all these life interruptions, Tina and I spent last Thanksgiving having dinner together. Just us. As much I love the intimacy of dinner and conversation with Tina. …
What to do if your pipes burst
BE PREPARED – go out in your yard and find out where to turn off the water to your house. It is covered with snow and ice and is going to be challenging to find. Being prepared like a Boy Scout will make this preparation necessary.