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Whether on TV or online, it seems like most of the stories and headlines these days are negative. It can feel like nothing good is going on in our country. But as we prepare to celebrate another Independence Day, we think it’s a good idea to reflect on the many wonderful things that make America special…

Every Father’s Day, we celebrate our dads. We recognize all the things they do for us. We recognize the example they set through their work ethic, their character, their strength, their patience, and their love. In short, we celebrate the best qualities that dads have to offer. But are we leaving something out…

When you were young, you may have asked your parents why we observe Memorial Day. While some people use it as a chance to throw a backyard BBQ, others take the time to visit cemeteries, pour over old photographs, or read the stories of those who died serving our country.

“But why?” It seems like such a sad holiday. Why do we do it?

We’d like to show you something you’ll never forget. It’s a speech given by President Dwight Eisenhower – and if there’s any president who understood the “why” of Memorial Day, it was surely Ike…

Remember when you were learning to drive, how new and scary it could be? The first time you merged onto the freeway; the first time you switched lanes during heavy rush hour traffic; the first time you parallel-parked on a busy street; the first time you drove in heavy rain or in the snow.  

Eventually, though, each of these became easier and less stressful, to the point that they became second nature. After all, you’d seen it all before. You’d done it all before. You’d experienced it and lived to tell the tale. No matter what bumps in the road you encountered, you learned exactly what to do. 

We were thinking about this while studying the markets recently…

A mother’s work is never done, never easy, and never celebrated enough. It’s not uncommon to hear people describe their mom as “The Best Mom Ever” and proudly present her with a coffee cup or offer to inscribe her name on a trophy. But for many people, Mother’s Day can be a difficult day, filled with emotion, struggle, and maybe even heartbreak. For that reason, this year we want to try to honor all the ways this complicated day affects people…

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time for spring cleaning. But wait! Before you pick up that dustpan, we would love for you to give a thought to your financial spring cleaning first…