It’s easy to want more. In many ways, we are hardwired from an early age to constantly strive for something else—something better. Sometimes that’s fine (the desire for more […]
The benefits (some financial!) of being a good neighbor
How well do you know your neighbors? Today, it’s easy to stay tucked inside the walls of your home and not bother to venture out and get to know the people […]
5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Find Your Calm
Everyone deals with stress differently. Some people might “check out” for several weeks and take a luxury vacation. Others may go on a shopping spree or treat themselves to a […]
5 Ways Working After Retirement Can Benefit You
While retirement promises the freedom of your own schedule, it also brings with it a question, for some, which can be more difficult to answer: How do I fill the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Families
Summer is here, and all the excitement and sunshine that goes with it. For many, the months of June through August are packed with activities, especially if your kids are […]
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 […]
5 NON-Financial Investments You Can Make
Though we talk a lot about money and finance on this blog, that’s only one component of wealth. True Self-Wealth comes from finding and living your Purpose and cultivating […]