This Columbus Day: Celebrate your Mistakes
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”--Scott Adams, The Dilbert Principle
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
Every October we celebrate a huge failure...
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...
The Serious Savings Gap Between the Sexes
"Start the habit of saving yesterday...even before kindergarten."
By Shannon Santschi
There is a large and consistent body of evidence dating back almost 20 years now, that reveals substantial...
ASK-A-LAWYER: Estate Planning Q&A With Alex Kincaid
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
The main difference is which system controls if you become incapacitated or die – the government’s court system...
Dini Harris: How the SWSM Conference Changed Her Life
"I was reticent to talk about myself, but in doing so, I realized I was not alone," she says. "A Lot of people go through hard times,...
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...
Idaho Treasurer Julie Ellsworth Commemorate Idaho Women Who Met in 1895 for State Suffrage
Via Press Release
Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth presented Jan Gallimore, the Executive Director of the Idaho State Historical Society with a re-created photo below, and the scarf...
5 Principals to Successful Investing in 2020……. and beyond!
"Studies show, decisions made with both a rational and emotional perspective give balanced and well-reasoned decisions."
By Dini Harris, Harris Financial Services
The economy, for better or worse, is...
How to Financially Plan for the Holidays: 12 Tips to Help Get You Started
By Catherine Martinez
A few years ago, I found myself in a Best Buy on Christmas Eve, looking desperately for a gift for my husband. I had bought...
The Financial and Personal Benefits of Generosity: Six Reasons to Give Back
By Catherine Martinez
On December 1, 2020, Americans will celebrate GivingTuesday. Recognized the week after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday inspires people to transform their communities through...
