Watercolor of Croatia by Cass Grange

July 2026


Greetings!


The first time Tom and I went to Europe, we left our sons $140 and trusted they would eat from the fridge We assumed we could figure out cash when we landed. We were wrong, and our 19-year-old's response when I texted for help is still a funny and humbling memory.


In this month's post, I'm sharing what I learned (the hard way) and what financially prepared travelers quietly do before they ever pack a bag, from backup cards to the one phone call that could save your family in an emergency.

Watercolor Wins!

Allen Corder Sinks Hole-in-One. Retired client, Allen Corder made his first hole-in-one at number 12 at Apple Rock Golf Club in Horsebay, Texas on February 12th. Witnesses were Tom Moe and Gary Tharp. Corder said, “Nothing beats playing golf in retirement, except playing golf really well. It was a spectacular day!”

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Q2 2026: Quarterly Market Guide


Please review this quarter's market guide by clicking on the painting below. We encourage all of our clients to review the market guide written by Rafael Villagran, CIO of Genesia Investments and investment consultant for Watercolor Financial. Click here to view full report.

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