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Everyone knows it’s not just eggs that have increased in price. Persistent inflation – magnified by economic uncertainty – has us paying more in every part of our lives. Eggs, though, are a perfect symbol of what we’re collectively dealing with. Each individual egg is affordable, but adding up all

Greetings, As a rational person might have expected, the current administration’s “Liberation Day” news has gone over like a lead balloon with global investment markets today. At the time of this writing, the U.S. stock indices are down about 4-5% as of the morning of April 3, 2025. International stocks

On the first hometown visit after our daughter was born, we were told we’d better swing by and visit Emily – the retired school principal who was a long-time friend of the family. Emily lived in a modest house in an older Fairbanks neighborhood. She was delighted to see us

I didn’t make any resolutions for the new year. But I do have a big project in the works. And I mean big, as in clear-everything-out-of-the-lower-floor-of-the-house big. I’m finally going to finish that room in my basement. It’s funny that this house has been around for nearly 100 years and

I didn’t make any resolutions for the new year. But I do have a big project in the works. And I mean big, as in clear-everything-out-of-the-lower-floor-of-the-house big. I’m finally going to finish that room in my basement. It’s funny that this house has been around for nearly 100 years and

Nancy Dienes, CEO of Arrivity Financial Planning, has built a career around planning for the future. But lately she’s only been able to think about one day at a time. That is, ever since an enormous tree fell through her roof during Seattle’s mid-November ‘bomb cyclone.’ I talked to Nancy

In my opinion, one of the most over-used phrases from the pandemic was, “In these uncertain times…” I got pretty tired of companies and advertising reminding me about the uncertainty of the times. Thankfully, the mood eventually lifted as we adapted to a new version of normal life – albeit

I’m not a fan of rollercoasters. I don’t like that out-of-control feeling. But I’m not immune to peer pressure. In my mid-20s, my swim team headed to Magic Mountain after our morning workout. At first I vowed to stand firmly on solid ground while everyone else went on the loop-de-loop.

Everything seems to be a journey these days. Students don’t just attend college, they’re on an “educational journey.” Medical practices don’t just diagnose and treat, they promise a “healing journey.” And if you’ve ever considered buying a home of your own, a realtor will want to take you on a

The late night host, Jimmy Kimmel has a recurring bit where they assemble clips of local newscasters exclaiming about the extremely predictable change of the calendar, “Can you believe it’s March? Can you believe it’s already Summer? Can you believe it’s the New Year?” It always gets laughs from the audience,

When I landed a job at the phone company early in my career, my Dad was thrilled. He saw it as a stable place I could stay until retirement. One of the benefits was a generous retirement plan that included a hefty percentage of company stock. Well, I didn’t stay

I love a little DIY. It’s so satisfying to finish a project with my own elbow grease and creativity. I’ve painted rooms, finished furniture, installed shelves, made curtains, and hung new lighting. The other day I made a fancy three-tiered dessert stand with the help of a power drill, some