Can We Say "Thank You" Enough? This year we have a better deeper understanding about the value of work. Work is precious and doing what you love is even more valuable. Not everybody gets recognized for the value of their work, but thankfully most people continue to provide value for selfless reasons. And right now, we have a lot of people who are compelled to continue their work, even without proper recognition. Over the past few months, we have truly discovered that not all hero’s wear … [Read more...]
“Just the Facts Ma’am”
So what is going on? That’s what this blog series is about and let’s get right into it; as Joe Friday said, “Just the Facts Ma’am”. Over the summer, during the Corona Virus Pandemic, the average FICO score rose. This is surprising to most. We are not talking about those in process for a home loan or those applying for a mortgage. We are talking about average consumers, who’s scores rose slightly over the summer months. … [Read more...]
Tiny Homes & Homlessness
Can tiny homes solve homelessness? Housing is not necessarily a solution to homelessness. At least, that's the opinion of Alan Graham. But Graham, the CEO of Austin-based Mobile Loaves & Fishes, thinks he knows what the solution is: a sense of community. MLF, a Christian nonprofit, opened a 27-acre development of RVs and tiny homes earlier this year called Community First! Village. "I got the idea that we could lift a chronically homeless individual up off the streets into a … [Read more...]
