I just brought my tomato starts inside for the night because of a frost warning. Spring in Portland has been rather moody. We have had a rapid rotation between heavier
How to Prepare Financially for Divorce
Divorce is of course stressful emotionally, but also financially. We know that it is a difficult time to be making decisions regarding your financial future. But the fact remains that
Brady Bunch Finances – Merging Financial Households
When merging households, it’s worth thinking about how you and your new sweetie can minimize finances and the stressors it can bring. Divorce happens for a lot of different reasons,
Paying an Allowance in Today’s World
“Do you pay your kids an allowance? How much? When did you start?” It’s one of those topics that comes up every once in while with our clients, as well
Monthly Economic Update
It’s too sunny out to think of a clever introduction to this month’s newsletter. Hopefully many of the rest of you are enjoying similar challenges. May brought continued improvement in
The Special Needs Industrial Complex
I know from experience that parenting a special needs child can be emotionally draining and financially stressful. In this article, we will lay out the fees and costs of having
Tips to Save Money When Buying a Car
There are two kinds of people: those who like cars and those who don’t care about them. I’m one of the former; people who are better at building wealth are
Five Questions About 529 Plans
Have you been considering opening a 529 college savings plan? Saving for a child’s education is also an important goal for many of my clients, and 529 Plans are often
Monthly Economic Update
I’m excited to go meet my friends’ new baby this month. She will be almost three months old, so hopefully she will still have that great baby head smell. Her
