No matter your view on cutting one’s carbon footprint, I think we can all agree that the world is a better place when we can all breathe fresh air, drink […]
4 Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit on a Budget
Did you know health and fitness is a $30 billion industry that has been growing consistently for the past decade? With costly gym memberships, personal trainers, smart gear (think FitBit […]
Rethinking Charitable Giving
With new tax guidelines related to charitable giving, it is difficult to know how to proceed. Now, the average donor is put in a tricky position: continue giving as […]
Personal Finance and the Marie Kondo Movement
An unlikely star emerged on Netflix this past year. She is patient, polite, and she wants more than anything to help others organize their space. Her name is Marie Kondo, […]
Should You Buy That Cabin? (Hidden costs and considerations)
The allure of a personal cabin is undeniable. You have access to a sliver of space that’s all yours—a space where you can relax, sit by the water, and barbecue […]
Thoughtful, Yet Inexpensive Wedding Gifts (AND how to gracefully decline an invite)
In the upper Midwest, we often spend those long winter nights dreaming of summertime: lakes to jump into, bike rides to take, and evenings to spend barbecuing in the backyard. […]
Summer Jobs and Lifelong Finance Lessons
If you have a teenager at home, you know what it’s like to be treated like a walking piggy bank. Whether it’s a cell phone, the latest shoe trend, a […]
Thinking About Moving After Retirement? First, Consider These 4 Things.
I’ve talked to plenty of people who are excited about retirement and all the changes it will bring. They dream about dropping everything, moving to Florida or Arizona, and living […]
Investing is Like Gardening
After a long winter, the upper Midwest is finally coming back to life. Everywhere you look, people are tending to their yards, planting flowers, and preparing their gardens. There’s something comforting and […]
3 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money!
For many people, saving money is a mental game. We may claim we don’t have any extra to sock away each month, and yet we spend money on all kinds […]