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...
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...
