I’m married. I have a husband. My last name is different. All those things still sound surreal to me, but they are now parts of my everyday life! After a truly perfect...
What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over
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Wealth Management
Extravagant Valentine’s Day Gifts
My husband hates the commercialism of Valentine’s Day. So a few years ago I told him, just write me a poem. He has an amazing use of the English language so I was hoping...
Relationships and Money
Relationships and money are inarguably intertwined. How do you go about handling the delicate balance of the two? In this article we explore communication on relationships and money.
Giving Back and the 3 T’s
For many, giving back is a central theme for the Holiday Season. The gift of giving originates from many influences. Religious training for...
Freezing Your Credit
This week, temperatures are in the single digits and Minnesotans are freezing! It has us thinking of another type of freeze - the credit freeze. This is one of the most...
Concierge Financial Advice
As people graduate to different levels of financial success their needs change. To me, the word ‘concierge” often comes to mind when seeking specialized help. When it comes...
Investing Strategies for Preserving Wealth
Some find it odd the focus on investing strategies for preserving wealth. After all, most of us spend much of our lives trying to accumulate a comfortable sum to acquire a...
Preserve Wealth Like a Millionaire
Growing up as a young boy on a farm in Iowa, being a millionaire was a BIG deal since very few had achieved the status of being one. Subsequently the need to preserve wealth...
9 Financial Planning Mistakes – Part 2
Avoiding mistakes, in comprehensive financial planning, can make achieving the goals and dreams much more effective. Part 1 of this three-part series explored three of the 9...
9 Financial Planning Mistakes
Using a comprehensive financial plan to plot a course to a highly probable path to achieve your goals and dreams makes sense. Yet, 9 common mistakes can trip investor up. This series of posts will expose some of the most common.
The “F” Word
Written by Courtney Grusendorf, White Oaks Intern: In financial planning, there is an “F” word that circulates throughout the industry: fiduciary. However, most people...
Seeking Good Questions in Financial Planning
True Wisdom is Knowing What You Don’t Know… Confucius You don’t know what you don’t know... Simon Sinek Good Questions or Good Answers?: Consumers of financial advice need...