As a financial advisor, I am well aware that individual investors can become anxious during election years. They wonder about their investments and financial plans, and if the election will […]
Celebrating Five Years!
Five years ago, I made the terrifying but important decision to strike out on my own as a financial advisor. I had 30 years of experience under my belt, but […]
A Current Guide to Improving Your Credit Score
With high inflation rates AND relatively high interest for loans, it is more important than ever to have good credit. A high credit score (typically anything above 670) can get […]
5 Ways College-Aged Young People Can Save Money
For many people, college is a daunting prospect. In addition to being academically challenging, it can also put a strain on students’ (and families’) personal finances. Between 1980 and 2022, […]
5 Scarily Easy Ways to Accumulate Debt
It’s officially “spooky season,” but there are scarier things than goblins, ghouls, and vampires. As a financial advisor, one of the truly frightening things I encounter is people in tough […]
Preparing Financially for a Longer Life
The great news is, people (in general) are living longer, healthier lives. The bad news is, those long lives require a good deal of long-term planning, and many of us […]
Give Your Child Wings to Achieve Financial Independence
When I was young, there was no such thing as “helicopter parents.” We roamed around, rode our bikes everywhere, and returned home for dinner. We were also expected to work […]
5 Ways to Spend Wisely During Winter
In the upper Midwest, winter is still very much upon us. We have at least a couple more months of cold and snow, which tends to zap our energy and […]
Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Economy in 2023
Much of my job as a financial advisor is to be a voice of reason—a calming presence. I do not find this role difficult because I truly believe what I […]
Frugal Living and Gratitude For What You Already Have
Trends come and go (quiet quitting, anyone?), but one trend that I hope will stick around is frugal living. Younger generations are increasingly embracing frugal lifestyles, and are making headlines by […]