Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
Housing in Idaho Falls is far from affordable for many residents. In my work as a financial wellness expert and personal finance editor, I suggest this rule of thumb: plan so your housing costs don’t exceed 30% of your income. Median household Read More
Politics isn’t abstract for most Idaho families—it shows up in the monthly budget, the medicine cabinet and the phone calls to health providers. Lawmakers’ choices about taxes, health credits and Medicaid funding determine whether a paycheck stretches to cover groceries, whether a Read More
I can’t remember a time when so many people have filed to run for local office. It’s encouraging to see people getting involved at the local level. I’ve been begging people for years to pay attention to what’s going on in town Read More
“Put your money where your mouth is.” “Show me what you spend money on and I’ll tell you what you value.” We talk a big game about what matters to us in society. Talking about how we value teachers. How important mental Read More
“Personal finance isn’t political.” In my work, I hear that all the time. However, for nearly two decades, I’ve worked hard to dispel that illusion. While you might think your personal finances are apolitical, the reality is that policy decisions made at Read More
Did you know that only 49% of eligible voters in legislative district 33 are registered to vote? The district that encompasses Idaho Falls proper has one of the lowest rates of voter registration in the state. When we talk about “half the Read More
