Rethinking Money: John Coleman on Building a Financial Life with Purpose
By Jamie Oleka
A conversation about his new book, Good Money, and why the path to financial freedom starts with what you believe
Most financial advice starts with a...
How to Celebrate America 250 in the Nation’s Capital
By Virginia Allen
The explosions of color could be seen in every direction. Some were only a block away, others at least a mile in the distance. For...
Financial Literacy Starts at the Dinner Table: Meet Timothy DeFoor, Auditor General of Pennsylvania
By: Catherine Martinez
Growing up, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor had math anxiety throughout his school years. It wasn’t until he got to college and had to fulfill a...
When Life Opens Unexpected Doors: Kim Borchers’ Story
By Catherine Martinez
Kim Borchers is a successful public servant, business owner, podcast host, and community volunteer, but she credits her role as a mother for bringing her...
Motherhood and Meaning: Elise Nieshalla on Career, Calling, and Confidence
By Jamie Oleka
For Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, the idea that motherhood and professional ambition must exist in tension has never felt quite right. Long before she...
Being an American Woman: The Dawn of a Nation
By Jordan Jantz
While the modern American woman might be found in the office, at home, and everywhere in between, life in America has changed drastically over its...
Don’t Leave All Your Green on the Emerald Isle!
by Maggie Murphy
For our 10th wedding anniversary, my husband and I went to Ireland, and upon returning, we committed to taking our kids someday. A trip like that took...
Starting a Business Will Change Your Marriage–But You Should Do It Anyway
By Elizabeth Condra
Most people say not to mix business with pleasure. My husband and I did it seven months into our marriage.
We were newlyweds when we bought...
Building a Lifelong Reading Habit
By Maggie Murphy
As we head into March, which is National Reading Month, this can be a wonderful creative outlet for children. My children shared boundless energy in...
Caring for Those Who’ve Lost A Loved One on Valentine’s Day
By SWSM Contributor
Editor’s Note: In the spirit of giving to others on Valentine’s Day anonymously, our writer wishes to remain anonymous.
My mom’s mother passed away on February 13th, and...













