As the prices of homes, labor and materials have increased over the last two years, the costs homeowners face to maintain, repair and upgrade their homes have gone up too.

If you’ve ever had to put a large repair or a new appliance on a credit card (where rates are currently unreasonably high!), then you know this pain personally. Here’s how to be proactive so these regularly occurring “surprise” costs won’t put you in debt.

If you care about important issues like climate change, human rights, equity and fair pay (to name a few), there are still ways to invest your money that are more aligned with your personal values.

Oregon Parents looking to figure out college costs and strategies to pay for college will find this blog post extremely helpful!

The Oregon Tax Kicker will be a financial windfall for many Oregon families and taxpayers this tax season. Learn about ways to use the extra money to make a big impact on your financial future.

If you are a parent in Oregon, learn about the ways you can help your child financially after high school graduation. Saving for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming— every little bit helps!

Get to know me better by learning about my messy life and the deep empathy I have for other families navigating the “messy middle” of life.