by Oscar Zuniga | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Chocolate, a Valentine’s Day staple for many people, has a long and rich history. Cocoa farming dates back nearly 2,500 years when the Olmec and Mayan people began cultivating the crop to infuse into a hot beverage called “Xocolatl.” These cocoa-based drinks, referred...
by Oscar Zuniga | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve and we usher in 2022, many of us will consider goals and aspirations for the coming year. Often, we set unrealistic goals that are difficult to achieve, ultimately resulting in another year of failed resolutions. Instead of setting...
by Oscar Zuniga | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
It can be difficult planning for a future we cannot see. With the many financial products all aimed at fulfilling a financially “easy” retirement, how do we know which options are best? Will there be enough money to continue the same lifestyle or to at least pay...
by Oscar Zuniga | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Holidays are supposed to be about sharing good times with family and friends, so we’ve gathered some tips for how to avoid the biggest risks to your season of cheer. Illness Transmissible viruses are the biggest risk when celebrating the holidays. Avoiding people...
by Oscar Zuniga | Oct 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
We all know that sugar is not good for our bodies, but the scary repercussions do not seem to be fully realized when we look at American culture. Many of our holidays revolve around food, and, particularly and not coincidentally, processed and refined foods such as...
by Oscar Zuniga | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Center for Disease Control recommends taking 10,000 steps per day to maintain good health. This is the equivalent of about five miles, but the average American only takes about 3,000 to 4,000 steps or 1.5 to 2 miles per day with a moderately active lifestyle. The...
