Home + Design

An Addition to History

How One Local Architect Preserves the Past While Improving the Value of Historic Homes in the City He Loves Article and Photography by Our homes are one of—if not the —the most significant purchases we will ever make. While real estate is usually considered a sound long-term investment, many homeowners look for ways to increase the value and usability of their dwellings.  Architect Ben Adam has undertaken this task for many houses in and around Boerne. For Adam, the work is about building...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

How to Beat Election Year Biases

Making Your Portfolio Work Regardless of Who’s In the White House Article by Sam McGee In election years, cocktail parties and family gatherings can become more intense regarding political talk. Whether you align with the red, blue, or independent parts of the political spectrum, many investors from all sides fall into the trap of attempting to “time the market” based on predictions about who will win or lose the White House. Why does this approach tend to work so poorly? It relies on two...

March 2024

Education

Money Talks

Teaching Your Kids Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Jasmine Paul | Photography by Melissa Ashley Photography, Matt Roberts Photography “I wish I learned about money when I was a kid.” I have heard these words frequently throughout my adult life. Whether it's saving enough, managing credit cards, understanding taxes, repaying student loans, or investing, American adults wish they had learned more about money. It makes sense because—according to Bankrate’s Annual Emergency Fund...

March 2024

Life + Culture

Pouring Into the Next Generation

Investing In Local Students Takes Time, Attention, and Heart Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Jessi Edison, Miguel Martinez While you may be familiar with Maya Angelou, you might need to learn about individuals like  Benjamin Mays or Benjamin Graham. All three share a common bond: they served as mentors to some of the most influential people in their respective fields. Poet Maya Angelou encouraged Oprah Winfrey to find her voice in the media industry and leverage her platform to impact...

March 2024