Lessons From the Little Drummer Boy
By Sarah Wall
In today’s culture, it’s surprisingly easy for Americans to settle into a comfortable mindset of materialism, subconsciously accepting the attainment of material wealth as a...
What Women Can Do to Prepare for, Benefit from, Social Security Reform
By Rachel Greszler
Simply put, Social Security is unsustainable.
That means it will be reformed, and it will happen within the next 15 years.
That’s a scary thought for most...
Happy Veterans Day!
By Derek Kreifels
America celebrates our courageous servicewomen and men this Wednesday, November 11th on Veteran’s Day as a day to give thanks for those who had served...
Thinking About Your Investments as the Election Approaches
By Sarah Wall
The 2020 presidential election is approaching, and many of us wonder how the election season may impact investments and 401(k)s. It’s a valid concern: 2020...
My Identity Theft Story: Six Lessons from my SIM Port Hacking Experience
By Catherine Martinez
At the beginning of this year, I was a victim of SIM port hacking, a sophisticated form of identity theft. In SIM port hacking, a...
Heart of the Matter: A Perspective on Grief
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
This time of year can be hard for many. Autumn is my favorite season, but for some it’s a sad reminder that...
National Savings Day: How My Parent’s Sacrifices Made My Future Bright
By Sarah Wall
It’s October 12, and I’m celebrating National Savings Day.
Some of you may be asking (even if you won’t admit it out loud!), “But why would...
Working Mom Distinguished Law Professor, and Supreme Court Nominee: A Profile of Amy Coney...
By Catherine Martinez
On Saturday, September 26, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals...
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...
Three Ways to Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day 9/28
By Melanie Kreifels
You may have seen the YouTube videos of Italian neighbors in isolated quarantine making fantastic music with one another from their balconies. They created a...
