We may feel like we spend lots of time with our family members. But squeezing in a few hugs and meals on our way to and from work, school, and soccer practice isn't really the same as scheduling meaningful family time. Developing family hobbies can help you all spend more purposeful time together, improve your [...]
Aaron recently returned from a Vision Trip with the non-profit organization, International Justice Mission. He was joined on this trip by his daughter Ellianna, who shares more about their journey below. This IJM Ghana trip was stressful, agitating, and uncomfortable, but that is what made it so wonderful. I was repulsed at the pungent smells [...]
A large part of being a parent is making our children’s lives easier which often comes in the form of committing financial support to those adult children. But before writing a check or making a deposit through Venmo to your children, ask yourself these four key questions: 1. What, specifically, is this money for? The [...]
What are you missing out on? Probably not as much as you think. But in our hyper-connected world with its 24/7 news cycle, the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has made many people focus more on what they're not doing than on what they are doing. That can lead to some bad decisions and missed [...]
Many retirees who want to earn some extra income without committing to a regular part-time job explore seasonal employment. For a couple of weeks or months out of the year, you could try something new, put your professional skills to good use, see more of the world, connect with new people, and pad your nest [...]
As if the Halloween season isn't scary enough, ongoing market volatility has been unsettling investors. But much like the temporary frights, you experience when walking through a haunted house, navigating the market's ups and downs is all part of the journey towards a better financial future. Answer these three questions and the things that go [...]