Welcoming Spring
By Heather Pluard
Now that Old Man Winter has taken his arctic air and polar vortexes home with him, it's time to celebrate Spring! If you're still feeling...
Mentorship – A Tried and True Practice
By Shane Svorec
In today’s digital and virtual world, highlight reels depict lavish lifestyles, high-powered positions, and symbols of wealth to which one can aspire. It looks so...
Thanksgiving Around the World
By Sarah Wall
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and soon, homes across America will be filled with the scents of cinnamon and nutmeg in pumpkin pies, roasted...
Should I get Pet Insurance?
By Teresa Sheffield
70% of Americans own a pet, and while the idea of buying insurance for your furry best friend may seem a little over-the-top, it's actually...
7 Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Pastors, or Co-Workers
By Virginia Allen
The idea for the perfect Christmas gift for my pastors came to me in the middle of summer. Sure, it was a little involved, but...
Spring Cleaning for Your Personal Finances
By Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
Spring is in the air, and the winter chill is finally on the way out. With the change in season, there’s often a...
Emotions and Money
By Ashley Ann Reich
Women’s History Month provides a unique platform to reflect on the progress that women have made historically. Women have come leaps and bounds from...
Nine ‘Things to Do’ Between Christmas and New Years
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
For most folks, there is this blank space in their calendar the week between Christmas and New Year, often a welcome relief...
A North Country Christmas – The Magic of the Adirondacks.
By Shane Svorec
Pack your bags and don’t forget your hats, boots, and gloves; we’re heading to “North Country.” Like a scene out of a Hallmark movie, Christmas music...
Ring in the Season by Cleaning Out Your Refrigerator!
By Shannon Santschi
Deep cleaning your refrigerator is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the pending winter holidays, but it may...













