Finance + Legal Services

Invest in What Matters Most

Your Story, Your Family, Your Legacy Article by Lorie Burch | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography We usually think about investing in terms of money. Retirement accounts. Stocks. Real estate. College funds. But here’s a different way to think about investing: how you spend your time and money shows your priorities. Is there a difference between what you say matters and what your calendar and bank account reflect? Because priorities aren’t proven by intentions. They’re proven by...

Arts + Culture

One-of-a-Kind Finds

Plano Art Association Brings Fine Art to Our Homes Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Gaby Pruitt These days, there are endless ways to invest our money. Stocks. Crypto. Real estate. But those investments often feel intangible, subject to the ups and downs of the market. That’s where a different investment–art–can fill the gap, offering intrinsic value and aesthetic pleasure. Local art allows you to not only decorate your home or office space with something...

Finance + Legal Services

What You Don't Know Can Cost You

Expert Strategies for Maximizing Deductions, Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Protecting Your Wealth Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography While we invest in many things in our lives—our families, careers, hobbies, and causes we believe in—our financial investments are what make those possible. Saving money, and investing it wisely, helps us achieve financial independence, provides a safety net for emergencies, and enables us to reach major life goals like...

Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Find Hope at DIRECTION61:3 Article by Simon Trask | Photography by Photography Courtesy of DIRECTION61:3 She was one day away from her eighteenth birthday and scared to death. Jazmine Goode was performing brilliantly in her senior year of high school, weeks from speaking at her graduation ceremony. She had been accepted to Texas Woman’s University, aspired to become a medical professional, and was hours away from homelessness—all because of a date on the...

Finance + Legal Services

Franchising Outside the Box

Structuring Your Investment So Your Money Works Harder Than You Do Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Mollie Mayfield: MRM Agency Investing. Like it or not, if you truly wish to get ahead in this day and age, you need multiple revenue streams. One great option is franchising. Not franchising in the typical sense but absentee or semi-absentee franchising. For many, the first image that comes to mind when you say “franchise” is a golden-arched restaurant or a...

Home + Design

INVESTING IN OUTDOOR LIVING

Daystar Landscapes - Enhancing Curb Appeal and Creating Functional Outdoor Spaces Designed for Everyday Living Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Daystar Landscapes In North Texas, where outdoor living is part of the lifestyle, landscaping has become more than an aesthetic upgrade. It’s an investment. For Daystar Landscapes, that philosophy has been at the heart of the company since its earliest days, shaping not only how spaces look, but how they function and endure. ...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month: The Source of Hope

Serving Every Zip Code with Local Roots and Global Reach Article by Courtesy of The Source of Hope | Photography by Photography Courtesy of The Source of Hope At its heart, The Source of Hope exists to meet people where they are and walk alongside them toward stability, dignity, and hope. Founded more than16 years ago, the organization officially became a 501c3 nonprofit on April13, 2013, and has since grown into a multifaceted organization serving communities locally, nationally, and...

Local Services

Love Makes a House Home

Local Realtor Nylsa Shivers Transformed Loss into Belonging—and Now Helps Others Find the Their Meaning of Home Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Malerie Veillon The saying goes, “A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built of love and dreams,” and no one knows this better than Nylsa Shivers. Not only is she a realtor dedicated to helping her clients find the perfect home for them, but she also knows firsthand the difference a home filled with love can...

Home Services

Making Homes Perfect

Rooster General Contractors Uses Integrated Flex-Spaces to Improve the Home You Love Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Rooster General Contractors When John Ratley and Justin Farrell opened Rooster General Contractors in July of 2023, they had one goal in mind: turn houses into better homes with zero guesswork. It seems like a lofty ambition. After all, what is perfect for one family’s home may not translate to another. But this is exactly the challenge that...