May. 06, 2020
The warm summer nights and days filled with fun activities, new friends, and skills that will help guide them into adulthood: summer camp. Many families dream of sending the kids to camp, but it can sometimes be hard to...
Read ArticleApr. 29, 2020
So this month, amid all the COVID-19 chaos, I decided to pick up and leave Helena for Bozeman. It has been an adventure; let me tell you. I only moved about 9 miles away, but what a different world. While...
Read ArticleApr. 22, 2020
You are thinking about buying a home; congratulations! This is an exciting time. Whether this is your first home or your seventh, you probably want to know all the insider tips and tricks to get the best information in...
Read ArticleApr. 15, 2020
If your business or organization has you pay for work-related travel or office expenses and then reimburses you later, you have an ideal opportunity to make even more out of it. You already have to travel for work, so why...
Read ArticleApr. 08, 2020
When I decided on this topic for a blog, it was long before the COVID-19 Pandemic had hit the United States. After thinking on the subject for a few weeks during the Pandemic, I decided there wasn't a better time...
Read ArticleApr. 01, 2020
Leaping into the entrepreneurial lifestyle can be fun and exciting, but there are also plenty of nerve-wracking elements that go along with it — like finding investors. You already believe in yourself. Next, you need to get others to believe...
Read ArticleMar. 25, 2020
Living sustainably isn’t just a fad—it’s the way of the future. And aside from being good for the planet, making your home more sustainable can do great things for your wallet and your bank account balance when it helps...
Read ArticleMar. 18, 2020
Right now, we are facing a particular lull in business, due to COVID-19. But for many Montana businesses, we are heading into "shoulder season," when the tourism tends to trend down, and the locals take a breath before summer...
Read ArticleMar. 11, 2020
Tax season doesn't have to be stressful. When your tax return clears, it's tempting to blow it on something that you want in the moment that won't serve you in the long run. But you can spend bigger than that...
Read ArticleMar. 04, 2020
There are all sorts of ways to start in on your 2020 financial goals. This is the ideal time to look things over and see where you could be doing better financially. Once you've stopped buying expensive lattes and you're...
Read ArticleFeb. 26, 2020
Have you had enough of Montana winter? Planning that spring break adventure that hits the record books? Are you wondering if your budget can even afford spring break? Well, you are not alone. Nerdwallet recently conducted a survey that examined...
Read ArticleFeb. 19, 2020
When you have a baby on the way, lots of things can seem overwhelming. And with all the new experiences coming your way, it can be daunting to think about how much everything will cost. But with a few budget...
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