What Snowflakes Can Teach Us About Our Uniqueness
By Sarah Wall
When is the last time you took a moment to look closely – really closely – at a snowflake? Regardless of where you live,...
Presidents Day: Lessons from Polk, Pierce, Harrison, and Taft that Could Help Us Today
By Sarah Wall
Although it's one of America's oldest holidays, first established in 1800 to commemorate George Washington's birthday, Presidents' Day is also a quieter one, without much...
February 1 is ‘National Unclaimed Property Day’
By Derek Kreifels
Several years ago, I had the honor of serving as the Assistant State Treasurer of Kansas. It was my first experience working for a government...
Heart of the Matter: Lessons Learned in 2020
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Magazine Managing Editor, MA, LCPC
As we step into 2021 with new hope and fresh beginnings, it is a great time to reflect on...
10 Things to Know about Vice-President Kamala Harris
By Shannon Santschi
Kamala Harris was sworn in today as America’s 49th Vice-President. In doing so, she becomes America’s first woman to hold the title. But blazing new...
Martin Luther King, Jr. — In His Own Words
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their...
This Christmas: Every Stone Has a Story
" You couldn't help but say the names out loud and wonder about the individuals that the stone represents. Behind every stone is a story" -Karen Worcester
By...
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...
