Money is a muscle.Learning new skills is hard, but practice makes you better. Driving is a great example of this. When my oldest turned 15 he got his permit and the thing about learning to drive (a lot like life) is that there are no training wheels. It’s 5pm in Silverdale …gentlemen start your engines! …
One of the most successful people I knew owned almost an entire city block in greater Seattle. When he sadly passed away, at the memorial service one of his daughters shared with everyone the best advice their father ever gave her. Her story surprised me and it stuck with me: “Don’t waste your 20’s.” She …
A little known secret in life is this: “Memories pay dividends too.” At 12 years old, my first job was in the cornfields of the Midwest pulling tassles out of corn stalks. Yes they pay kids to do that for seed corn operations! It was farm life at its finest, and by that I mean …
Ever thought about what's next in your business? Most small business owners are so focused on day-to-day operations that exit planning falls to the bottom of the list. But waiting too long can cost you value, time, and peace of mind. Exit With Intention: The Exit Planning Journey is a free, expert-led workshop that gives …
When I started writing this column for Kitsap Business Magazine in early 2025, the goal was simple: make financial planning feel practical. Less intimidating. Less abstract. More real.
There’s something about October that brings out our fear of the unknown. Spooky sounds, creepy costumes, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. But the scariest things of all? Financial mistakes that can haunt you for decades.
If the stock market had a favorite horror movie, I’m convinced it would be The September Effect. Year after year, this month has a habit of showing up with more mood swings than a teenager who just lost Wi-Fi. Historically, it’s been one of the rockier months for investors.
It’s August in Kitsap County—aka the few glorious weeks when nobody asks about the weather and we all remember why we live here. But while you’re savoring those sunny weekends (or pretending to enjoy yardwork), it’s also a perfect time for a financial check-up. Think of it as your fiscal sunscreen: a little prevention now …
When people talk about retirement, most imagine some magical finish line between ages 62 and 67. The truth? Retirement isn’t really about a date—it’s about freedom. Not just freedom from work, but freedom to live how and where you want. That’s financial independence.
