From desktop computers and laptops to security systems and smartphones, technology is our constant companion. Many of the tools we rely on daily were originally conceived to make modern life a little bit easier, but we could live without them.Read More

We’re pretty sure there’s some unwritten rule that every generation is supposed to rag on the generation after it—it’s one of the perks of getting old! Oftentimes it can just be good fun, but at what point do we realize it’s gone too far?Read More

by Ryan Surber, Encast CSO and co-founderRead More

I was walking from my San Francisco AirBnB host home on the corner of Larkin and California, on my way to the Cal Train Station on a cool Friday morning. I enjoy walking through the streets of San Francisco, taking in all that is wonderful about the city: its colors, fresh air, diversity, and the...Read More

by James C. MooreRead More

If you don’t wear a top hat and a monocle on a regular basis, you probably don’t know what a Donor Advised Fund is. A Donor Advised Fund is a great tool to claim a tax break for your charitable giving. Usually used by high net worth individuals, a DAF is an account that can...Read More

By Elisha GirkinRead More

There are different kinds of people in the world. On one end of the spectrum are the skimmers and the other the researchers. The skimmers want information fast and they want it easily. They rely on things like friends’ advice and light reading to make decisions. The researchers enjoy or feel compelled to dig deep...Read More

by Maggie McCarthyRead More

Almost two decades ago, I remember needing a haircut. I walked into the local Supercuts, in Austin’s Arboretum, jotted down my name, sat, and waited. Soon, a guy with tattoo sleeves, glasses, and funky, short hair came up to the counter and called my name. “Leo,” he said, in a deep, musky, cigarette-inspired voice.Read More