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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
6 Quick Steps to Protect Yourself Online
I hear about it all the time. People fall victim to an online scam, click on a bad link, have one of their accounts hacked, or have their credit card […]
8 Ideas For Keeping Active During Retirement
After working for several decades, it’s nearly impossible to completely put on the brakes. If you’re used to staying active, working on projects, and keeping both your brain and your […]
The Harvest Season and Planting Financial Seeds
This time of year is associated with the harvest in the Midwest. Traditionally, most of the crops would have already been reaped and the farming families would be stocked up […]