Choose to Be Kind
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless."--Mother Teresa
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
Driving home on 9/11, 2006, I was thinking about...
Easy Tips & Tricks for Cutting Expenses in the Midst of Inflation
By Ashley Reich
It seems like everywhere we look, prices continue to rise. Families are seeing their grocery bills increase, gas is getting more expensive by the day,...
Principles of Financial Planning Series: A Three-Bucket Approach to Your Finances
By Samantha Compton
Last month, I introduced Principles #2 and #3 of the 5 Principles of Financial Planning:
Principle #2: No investment decisions outside the context of the plan
Principle...
Heart of the Matter: Living with Intentionality
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
You were made on purpose, for a purpose, and you have value because you exist. That’s a powerful concept for one to...
Four Traits to “COPE” During COVID-19
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
These are challenging times. COVID-19 has forced companies to lay off numerous workers. If you find yourself struggling to adjust to the changes, you...
Heart of the Matter
Putting money in perspective can be a challenging thing to do, especially with the uncertainty of the job market and overall economy of these recent months. Will...
You Have a Financial Emergency – Now What?
By Ashley Ann Reich
In today’s times, many individuals are considering what a financial emergency is and whether to dip into their savings or, for some, their retirement....
College Savings Month: Why Financial Education is Essential
By Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante
Financial wellness has become increasingly important for all Americans. In the wake of downturns, a global pandemic, and changes to work-based...
Talking about Money with Kids
By Mississippi Treasurer David McRae
Throughout April, as part of Financial Education Month, I have been writing about ways families can improve their financial literacy and savings skills....
OPINION: The Overturning of Roe
By Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball
On the day that my husband Asa and I decided to start officially dating, we talked about many issues that were important to...
