Crappy insurance you don’t need
It seems like at every turn in life, there is an option to buy insurance. From cell phones to your trusty canine companion’s health care. There is insurance for everything. Almost every time I purchase something I’m asked to insure it for a “low” monthly fee, and I have to hold myself back from rolling […]
4 Things farm life taught me about financial planning
Don’t let the blazer fool you. I may clean up ok, but my home’s entryway is filled with more muddy boots than heels. Country life runs deep into my bones. Farming and financial planning probably aren’t two subjects you would normally associate with each other. In fact, it’s more likely you relate financial advisors with […]
Are you keeping up with the Insta-Joneses?
We all have those friends on social media. The ones who’s highlight reel is nothing but beautifully angled photos with perfect lighting of their fabulous new renovation, vehicle, or vacation. You know the ones. They are always so #blessed. Let’s call them the Insta-Joneses. It’s tempting to get caught up in the comparison game, but […]
Should you DIY your financial future?
We live in a YouTube, Pinterest, do it yourself world. The ability to figure out how to do almost anything is at the click of a button. Most of us have either seen or experienced a “Pinterest fail”, where little Suzy’s unicorn birthday cake looks more like a three eyed cookie monster. While the failed cake […]
Does your spouse know about your (financial) affairs?
A couple years ago I was leaving on a business trip to Winnipeg. As is usually the case, my wife drove me to the airport. Just prior to leaving the house though, we had ourselves a pretty good little tiff! Needless to say, our ‘farewells’ were not exactly what you’d call ‘loving’ – no hugs […]
