“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
One of the hardest questions I’m asked pretty much every day is this: “What do we do?” It’s hard for me because the truth is that the answer isn’t something most people want to hear. What people want to hear is that Read More
Stock market volatility has many talking about investing — especially as it relates to their 401(k)s. For many Americans, stock market exposure is mainly in retirement accounts. But investment isn’t just a matter of money in the market. A government’s investment is Read More
I hear that a lot during the legislative session from people of all political persuasions. When the legislature passes something like school vouchers—something that Republican, Democratic and unaffiliated voters have been pushing back against for years—we know they don’t care what we Read More
