Finance + Legal Services

November 2026 Market Observations

The S&P 500 was off slightly in October. The S&P 500 index decline -0.9% last month, still consolidating a bit following a 23% gain between April and August. Global stock indexes lagged US Large Cap again, and lag YTD. Mid and Small Cap both rose for the month. Within the S&P 500, Growth was -5% for the month, while Value was up 5%. Rotation continued.The US Aggregate Bond index is off -0.6% YTD, still reflecting inflation pressures, though yields have fallen from their recent highs...

Home Services

Emergency Plumbing Henderson

Plumbing problems don't wait for convenient timing and they definitely don't respect holidays. Brown Friday (late November, right after Thanksgiving) marks the start of the holiday rush, and the last thing you need is an emergency plumbing call when family's visiting and your home's getting heavy use. Now is the perfect time to know exactly what qualifies as an emergency, what to do first, and how to get help fast. If you're staring at water on the floor or a toilet that won't stop, here's a...

Finance + Legal Services

Where Community Is More Than a Core Value

Nevada State Bank employees support financial education, volunteer initiatives, and community programs statewide Article by Stephen Will | Photography by Courtesy of Nevada State Bank Nevada has long been shaped by residents who invest their time and energy in the places where they live and work. From rural towns to rapidly growing urban neighborhoods, that tradition remains visible across the Silver State. For Nevada State Bank, community involvement has been part of its story since the bank...

Life + Culture

Honor, Service, Legacy

Longtime Henderson photographer captures 250 local heroes, preserving the heart and soul of their military sacrifice forever Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Mikel Conrad When Mikel Conrad watched his uncle break down in tears after putting on a replica Army jacket for his 80th birthday, he saw far more than a piece of fabric. He saw decades of unspoken pride, deep-rooted friendships, and a chapter of youth that time could never erase. It was a pivotal moment for the longtime...

Life + Culture

A Gift of Gratitude

Show your love by simplifying tomorrow for the people who matter most today Article by Demi Guillory Pre-planning often comes with a stigma rooted by fear and focused on death. The LegacyPath app is designed to change that.  Creator Damiana Franklin, with more than 20 years’ experience as a CPA, understands the challenges loved ones face when left to grieve amid the overwhelming responsibility of locating important documents, especially when a loss happens unexpectedly.  “We accumulate so...

Food + Beverage

Opposites Attract

A wine and food pairing guests will be thankful for: Sauternes and Stilton blue cheese Article by Eve Bushman | Photography by Ed Bushman This wine writer, judge, and educator has a favorite wine and food pairing for the holidays that may surprise you: a sweet dessert wine like a golden French Sauternes paired with Stilton blue cheese. Let me explain why this pairing might just amaze your guests this festive season. The first time it was served to me was in a dessert wine pairing class. I...

Wellness

Military Discipline, Community-Centered Care

Bridging lessons from service to local orthopedic medicine Article by Alexander Fraser | Photography by Jerry Metellus As November arrives, our community naturally turns its focus toward gratitude, honoring both the blessings of family and the sacrifices of our nation’s military service members. For Dr. Brian Carr, founder of Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics, this season offers an opportunity to reflect on service, sacrifice, and the core values that guide his practice. Having served as a...

Finance + Legal Services

Life Events That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan

Most people create an estate plan once, breathe a sigh of relief, and never think about it again. But an estate plan isn’t a “set it and forget it” document. It’s meant to reflect your life as it actually is, not as it was five or ten years ago. When your circumstances change, your plan needs to change with them, or it may not do what you intended when the time comes.At Michaelson Law, we see it often: a plan that made perfect sense at the time it was signed no longer matches the life the person...

Home Services

Henderson Drain Cleaning

If your sink keeps backing up after a quick snake job, it might be time for something that goes deeper. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the entire inside of your pipes—not just poke a hole through the blockage. In Las Vegas, where hard water buildup and desert debris happen fast, this kind of deep clean can mean the difference between a temporary fix and lasting results.What Is Hydro Jetting?Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that sends specialized water jets through your...

Food + Beverage

Connection in Every Cup

Mothership Coffee is growing a value-driven business built on belonging, giving back, and great coffee Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Mothership Coffee At this Las Vegas-born roaster, there’s more than exceptional coffee brewing. There is an entire community of coffee lovers invested in supporting important causes and making an impact together. CEO Juanny Romero first conceived the Mothership Coffee brand in 2008 under the Sunrise Coffee family. At the time, she knew one thing for...