June 2025

From Finish Line to Financial Security: Grandma’s Marathon Lessons for Your Retirement My son and I ran the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon this past weekend. For those that don’t know, Grandma’s half and full marathons run point-to-point along Scenic Route 61 and Lake Superior. A truly beautiful race. Given the circumstances, I was very injured, and my son literally went the entire night without sleep; we both had a decent race and a wonderful time — you never know what you can do until you…

Setting Sail into Retirement: 4 Lessons from @Sailing_With_Phoenix From Sailing_With_Phoenix Insta If you’ve been scrolling Instagram lately, you’ve likely come across the incredible journey of @Sailing_With_Phoenix – the inspiring individual who quit their job, emptied their 401k, bought a sailboat, and set off to cross the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, with their cat, Phoenix, by their side. It’s a tale of audacious dreams, overcoming challenges, and embracing the unknown. He just made it to…

May Recap and June Outlook As Father’s Day approaches, we can look back on May as a month of differing perspectives. Markets turned positive on a belief that a solution to tariffs would be eventually forthcoming, and the continued whipsawing headlines began to have a muted impact. For good or bad, the market seems to have taken what has been coined a TACO (Trump Always Chicken Outs) attitude. While I like the moderation on tariffs, I hope this tagline does not have a negative impact on…

The Art of Haggling: Your Guide to Unset Prices Abroad When you shop at home, prices are usually set in stone. But in many parts of the world, like Mexico, Turkey, Vietnam, Peru, China, and West Africa, you’ll often find yourself negotiating the cost of everything from souvenirs to taxi rides. This can feel a little awkward or even anxious if you’re not used to it. Am I overpaying? Am I being too aggressive? Is this even the right thing to do? Don’t worry; it’s a common and accepted practice!…