By Beth Walker
Maintaining our health and our car – we often take these for granted, because it’s fairly easy for us to monitor and measure. Both the human body and modern cars have smart systems in place, like physical pain and check engine lights, that alert us to trouble that needs immediate attention. …
Since humanity invented money, we’ve been investing money. From the first prehistoric transaction of goods to the quantum complexity of the New York Stock Exchange, investing has been part of making the financial world turn. But just because the concept has been around for a while, doesn’t …
By Chris Oppliger
Retirement is far off until it isn’t. This chapter of life can sneak up on just about anyone, and we do ourselves a favor to be as prepared as we can. Like anything involving the government, finances can be confusing, with different tax treatments, contribution limits, beneficiary rules and more.
By Tammy Rasplicka
You just met with your HR team, who shared with you the good news: You’re eligible to own employee stock in your company! An incredible benefit, especially since you feel that you can impact how well your company stock performs, either directly or indirectly. But you walk out of the meeting …
By Erin Wood
As a financial advisor who’s spent her career in the midwest, I’ve worked with more farm families than I can count. From buying new expensive equipment to riding out the drought years, there can be millions in play even on small family operations. Estate planning – splitting up the land bet …
By Teresa Milner
Unfortunately, there will likely be a surge in divorces as a result of the stress related to Covid-19. Divorce is one of the most emotional chapters in someone’s life, and getting guidance through such a time is invaluable. Ending your marriage means you need to paint a realistic picture of …