If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve been hearing all kinds of doom and gloom predictions about the national and global economy. The global economy is slowing, we’re […]
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, […]
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 […]
35 Days Without An Income (the importance of an emergency fund)
Car repairs. Leaky roof. Family emergency. Sick kid. When considering worst-case scenarios, the list goes on. Life is full of unexpected situations that are not only financially expensive, but emotionally […]
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 […]
Money-Saving Tips for Cold Weather
If you live in the frozen north like I do, you still have a good two months (if not more!) of winter ahead. Not only does that sound daunting to […]
5 Ways To Teach Kids Good Financial Management
It’s never too early to teach your children about money. If they can develop good financial management practices when they’re young, it should be easy for them to carry those […]
6 Easy(ish) Financial Resolutions
This year, I challenge you to make one of the most important New Year’s resolutions of all: a financial resolution! Though it may not sound as glamorous as […]