Corpus Christi Financial Group

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/07/2026

🧭 World Financial Planning Day

A Plan That Moves With You

Life changes, and a good financial plan should be able to change with it. 🌱

On World Financial Planning Day, consider taking a quick financial check-in:

✅ What has changed since your last review?
🎯 Which goals matter most over the next 12 months?
💰 Are your savings and investments still aligned with those goals?
🛡️ Are your insurance and estate documents up to date?
🏖️ Are your retirement decisions still working together?

A financial plan is most useful when it connects today’s choices with the life you are building for tomorrow. 💙💚

If it has been a while since your last planning conversation, October can be a great time to reconnect and review the bigger picture.

10/05/2026

Cyber criminals pay extra attention to accounts tied to money.

A 2026 FBI study found that over 12,400 of those victims lost more than $100,000 each, and the average reported loss across elder fraud victims that year was $38,500. Here are a few habits to fine-tune your digital security this month:

🔐 Turn on multi-factor authentication everywhere it's offered. Yes, it’s annoying, but according to a 2026 CISA report, using it makes an account roughly 99 percent less likely to be broken into. It only takes a minute to set up.

🔐 Give every account its own password. Reusing one password means one leaked login unlocks everything else. A password manager handles this without requiring you to remember dozens of them.

🔐 When you go to the dentist, put a reminder on your calendar to also change your passwords. Changing passwords often makes your accounts just that much harder to reach.

🔐 Pause before clicking. Phishing remains the most commonly reported cybercrime in the country, more than any other category the FBI tracks.

🔐 Check statements regularly, and turn on account alerts. Catching something small and wrong early is a lot easier to unwind than catching something large and wrong months later.

🔐 Consider freezing your credit if you're not actively applying for new credit or loans. This takes 15 minutes, one time.

None of this requires becoming a security expert. Pick the one or two that you've been putting off, and do it this week.

10/05/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, we join our community in supporting awareness, honoring those who have faced breast cancer, celebrating survivors, and remembering the loved ones whose lives have been touched by it. 💗

We encourage everyone to stay informed, prioritize their health, and support the people and organizations working to make an impact.

From all of us at Corpus Christi Financial Group, we stand with the individuals, families, caregivers, and communities affected by breast cancer. 🎀

Supporting awareness. Honoring strength. 💗

10/04/2026

✨ Today is National Cinnamon Roll Day, and we found a few sweet ways to celebrate around the Coastal Bend!

Whether you prefer a classic cinnamon roll covered in frosting, a local bakery favorite, or something you can grab through the drive-thru, there are plenty of options nearby.

Here are a few deals and local cinnamon-roll stops we found:

💙 National Cinnamon Roll Day Deals:

🍥 Cinnabon | Rewards members can get a Classic Roll for $1 on Oct. 4 at participating bakeries. The offer is in-bakery and available throughout the day. Corpus Christi currently has multiple Cinnabon locations.

💚 Schlotzsky’s / Cinnabon | New loyalty members can receive a free MiniBon when they sign up, while existing loyalty members can get a MiniBon for $1 at participating Schlotzsky’s locations. Corpus Christi locations offer Cinnabon treats.

🍥 Wendy’s | A current Oct. 4 promotion is being reported for a 99¢ Cinnabon Pull-Apart with a purchase for Rewards members through the Wendy’s app at participating locations. Check the app before ordering because participation can vary.

📍 Corpus Christi
🥐 S & J Bakery & Catering is a local bakery known for its cinnamon rolls.

📍 Port Aransas
🥐 Island Bakery is home to its Cruffin, a croissant, cinnamon-roll and muffin hybrid.
🍩 The Donut Palace is another early-morning bakery option in Port A.

📍 North Padre Island
☕ Island Joe's Coffee and Gallery currently lists a gourmet cinnamon roll with cream-cheese frosting.

📍 Aransas Pass
🍩 The Donut Palace offers cinnamon rolls, and the Aransas Pass Chamber lists two Donut Palace locations serving them.

📍 Rockport & Fulton
🍥 PIK-NIK Deli + W**e Bar features made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls.
🥐 Rockport Bakery also currently lists cinnamon rolls on its menu.

📍 Kingsville
🍩 Ares Bakery & Dixie Cream is a local bakery option known for its large cinnamon rolls.

📍 Portland
🍩 Donut Palace currently lists a cinnamon roll for $1.69.

From local bakeries to national favorites, there are plenty of ways to treat yourself today! 😋☕🍥

Where are you getting your cinnamon roll? Tell us your favorite Coastal Bend spot in the comments! 💬

Promotions, prices, participation, hours and availability can change, so we recommend checking directly with the restaurant or bakery before heading out.

10/03/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun

🍂 Fall fun is officially here in the Coastal Bend!

We found several pumpkin and fall stops to enjoy this October, including:

🎃 First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch in Corpus Christi
🌾 South Texas Pumpkin Fest at Rockin’ K Farms
🏖️ Sand Pumpkin Patch in Port Aransas
🍂 FUMC Portland Pumpkin Patch

Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, a festive family outing, a family photo spot, or simply an excuse to enjoy a little fall fun, there are several great options close to home. 📸🍁

Hours, weather policies, admission, and ticket availability can change, so be sure to check each location’s official page before heading out.

🎃 Which pumpkin stop is on your family’s list this year?

10/01/2026

🌊 October is packed with ways to get out, connect, and enjoy the communities we call home!

We’ve rounded up events that are currently confirmed for October 2026 across the Coastal Bend and South Texas:

📍 Corpus Christi
🎨 First Friday ArtWalk | Oct. 9
🎷 65th Annual Texas Jazz Festival | Oct. 16-18
🏄 Surftoberfest | Oct. 17
💀 Día de los Mu***os Street Festival | Oct. 24

📍 Port Aransas
🎶 Beachtober Beats | Fridays beginning Oct. 2
🔬 Island Science Day | Oct. 3
🪁 Fly It Port A’s Fall Kite Fest | Oct. 10
🛍️ Shoptober | Oct. 16-18
🏃 Flynn’s Beach Run | Oct. 24

📍 North Padre Island
🦈 Sharkathon 2026 | Oct. 9-11

📍 Aransas Pass
🏃 Harbor Run 5K | Oct. 10
🍤 78th Annual Shrimporee Festival | Oct. 16-18
🍬 Trunk or Treat | Oct. 30

📍 Rockport & Fulton
🎡 51st Annual Rockport-Fulton SeaFair | Oct. 1-4
🛍️ Rockport Central Market | Oct. 10 & 17
🎶 Rockport Fulton Market Days | Oct. 16-18

📍 Kingsville
🦋 Butterfly Blitz | Oct. 1-4
🏃 Monarch 5K | Oct. 3
🐗 Texas A&M-Kingsville Homecoming Week | Oct. 26-31
🎃 KPD Fall Festival | Oct. 30

📍 Portland
🍴 Taste of the Coastal Bend | Oct. 15
👻 Boo Bash Festival | Oct. 17

Whether you’re looking for food, music, outdoor fun, local shopping, family activities, cultural celebrations, or simply a reason to explore somewhere nearby, there’s plenty happening this month. 🍂☀️

Which event is going on your calendar? Let us know in the comments or share this post with a friend looking for October plans! 💬

Event schedules, ticket availability, registration details, and weather plans can change, so please check with the organizer before heading out.

09/30/2026

Will your future income keep pace with the life you are preparing for?

In October, the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 will be announced.

The annual adjustment is designed to help benefits keep up with inflation, but the same principle can be applied more broadly.

Your retirement income may need to be adjusted as your life, expenses, and priorities change.

Healthcare, insurance, travel, home maintenance, and support for family members can all affect the income you may need to generate.

Ask yourself:

▪️ Has your expected retirement spending changed?
▪️ Are certain future expenses rising faster than you thought?
▪️ Does your income strategy account for inflation?
▪️ Are you strategizing for the lifestyle that you budgeted for years ago?

A thoughtful retirement income strategy should evolve as your life and expenses change.

09/29/2026

☕💙 Thank you for celebrating National Coffee Day with us!

We loved getting to spend the morning with everyone who stopped by for coffee, donuts, muffins, and good conversation. It was a great way to connect, catch up, and enjoy a little something sweet together. 💚

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event so enjoyable. We truly appreciate the opportunity to spend time with our clients, friends, and community.

We’re already looking forward to seeing you again at future Corpus Christi Financial Group events! ☕🍩

09/29/2026

☕ Good morning—it’s National Coffee Day!

The coffee is hot, the donuts and muffins are ready, and we'd love for you to stop by!
Join us at the Corpus Christi Financial Group office this morning from 8:30–11:00 AM for coffee, a treat, and some good conversation.

Whether you have five minutes or want to stay awhile, come say hello. We're grateful for the relationships we've built with our clients and always enjoy an opportunity to spend time together outside of a financial review.

See you soon! ☕🍩