Author: Mau Sanchez, Chief Investment Officer

If you’ve spent any time sipping coffee at Sip! on the Square or watching the sunset over the Blanco River, you know that the Texas Hill Country retirement lifestyle is all about peace, community, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. But even in a town as tranquil as Wimberley, the outside world occasionally knocks…

Wimberley, Texas, is one of those rare places that feels like a well-kept secret, even though it’s been winning hearts for decades. Between the shade of the ancient cypress trees at Blue Hole and the quiet ripples of the Blanco River, it’s easy to see why so many people look at this slice of the…

So, you’ve finally made the move to Wimberley. You’ve traded the hustle of the city for the quiet rustle of the cypress trees along the Blanco River. You’ve found your favorite spot at a local winery, and you’ve probably realized that "Wimberley time" is much slower (and better) than "real world time." But then, the…

When you finally decide to trade the high-stress boardrooms or the daily grind for the peaceful, winding roads of the Texas Hill Country, your mindset shifts. You’ve spent decades in “accumulation mode”: climbing the ladder, growing your business, and watching your retirement accounts tick upward. But once you arrive in a place like Wimberley, where…

So, you’ve finally done it. You’ve traded the sprawling traffic of North Austin or the humidity of Houston for the limestone bluffs and quiet cypress-lined banks of Wimberley. You’ve found the perfect Hill Country home: maybe one with a view of the Blanco River or a porch perfect for watching the deer wander by at…

So, you’ve finally done it. You’ve scouted the perfect limestone ranch just outside of Wimberley, you’ve picked out the spot for your wine cellar, and you’re ready to trade the city traffic for the slow-moving waters of the Blanco River. But before you sign those closing papers on your old home and pack the moving…

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ve likely seen the headlines about the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For many retirees living the dream here in Wimberley, seeing that 2.8% increase announced for the year felt like a small victory. After all, when you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon at a…

If you’ve spent any time researching retirement in the Texas Hill Country, you’ve likely heard the same refrain: “Texas has no state income tax!” It’s the siren song that draws thousands of retirees from California, Illinois, and New York every year. But shortly after that excitement kicks in, someone usually whispers the “but”: but the…