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 […]
Don’t Panic! The Supply Chain is Fine
One of the themes that crops up from time to time in my blog posts is the theme of media sensationalism. When it comes to economic and financial news, it’s […]
RETHINK Instead of RESIGN
Over the last year, millions of American workers have left their jobs. This phenomenon, widely know as the Great Resignation, has employers in a panic. With a definite worker shortage, […]
4 Ways Empathy Leads to Success
It can be easy to reduce the concept of empathy to a vague value that you were taught since kindergarten. Having empathy means having the ability to understand another’s feelings […]
The Power of Small Actions
There are many situations in life that are beyond your control. That’s the plain and simple reality. You can’t control the actions of politicians, or stop wars, or singlehandedly eliminate […]
Small Habits Can Create Big Changes
In his book Atomic Habits, author James Clear discusses the power of making small, incremental changes. Through tiny, persistent modifications, sports teams can become powerhouses, entrepreneurs can build successful businesses, […]
Ramping Up Savings (even during hard times!)
Now is the time to step up your savings and start tucking away cash in your emergency savings fund or (with the help of a financial advisor) investing it. […]