Charitable giving can be part of your financial plan

As families grow in size and overall wealth, a desire to “give back” often becomes a priority. Cultivating philanthropic values can help foster responsibility and a sense of purpose among both young and old alike, while providing financial benefits....

Shopping tips for this holiday season

Unless you complete your holiday shopping before Halloween, you might be enticed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. These tips may help you save time and money.   Create a budget. Before you start shopping, establish an overall budget. Make a list of gifts...

Lumber Price Surge Presents a Good Reminder

Written By: Brad Hoegler If anyone has been to a hardware store lately, you probably have noticed some very high prices, but none higher than lumber. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, lumber prices have gone from $350/ thousand board feet to over $1300 due...