Saving for retirement is an essential part of financial planning. In addition to funding your retirement years, it is also important to consider what will happen to those funds if you should die unexpectedly. That decision culminates in your designation of an account...
Crowdfunding can be an excellent resource for individuals and small businesses when they are just starting out because it allows them to raise funds quickly, from people across the country. These platforms have only increased in popularity because they can raise...
Sharing custody of a child can be a major adjustment for parents and kids alike. And like any adjustment, it can be difficult to know what to expect from the experience until you're actually in the midst of it. However, you can proactively address likely obstacles in...
Giving to charity is a priority for many people across Minnesota and Wisconsin, whether people contribute for financial, medical, religious, or social reasons. And no matter the motivation or how much time or money someone donates to these causes, it can be crucial...
Making the decision to let an employee go is rarely an easy one. Firing someone affects that person's life and leaves a space in the workforce that an employer must often fill. As such, employers typically do not fire people on a whim. Even if the need to terminate is...
Running a "side hustle," or a "passion project," is a lot like starting a new relationship. It probably started out casually; eventually, however, you may come a point where you must decide how serious you are about it. Are you ready to commit? Here are some signs you...
During a divorce, besides children, the parties' assets are typically the basis for the most heated disputes. For instance, parties often argue over their respective interests in the marital home, retirement benefits, or business profits. However, property doesn't...
Starting or running a business is a massive undertaking. Often, it proves to be too much work for one person to do alone. Finding a partner can therefore be crucial. If you are thinking about the options for bringing a partner into your business, consider these tips...
Parents have countless difficult discussions with their children as they grow up. However, there comes a point when it is the children who must be the ones to have these difficult discussions with their parents. For instance, have you talked to your parents about...
Adding new employees is risky business. It's expensive to train them, and there's no guarantee they'll work out. Sometimes new employees don't blend well with existing personalities or office culture. As such, employers typically want to know as much as possible about...