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There’s been no shortage of opinion flying around about the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). And understandably so. An 800+ page tax overhaul tends to stir the pot.What I want to assure you is this: I'm here to break down what actually matters for you. And not...

Let me start today by sending out my thoughts and prayers to those devastated by the flooding in Kerr County and other parts of Central and South Central Texas. The destruction alone is incredibly hard to see..But maybe what hits so close to home is the loss of the...

We’re just a few days away from the Fourth of July. And of course, Independence Day is more than just the food and your Shakopee, MN fireworks show. It’s a celebration of the idea that government should be of the people, by the people, for the people.And yes, that...

Remember writing paper checks? Balancing a checkbook? Mailing in a bill payment and hoping it got there in time? It wasn’t that long ago. But these days, I know very few people who carry checks. And starting next year, neither will the IRS.I won’t get into the...

I hope (against all odds) you managed to stay cool this past weekend. And that you’re braced for the week ahead — because the heat wave hitting the Midwest and parts of the Northeast is here to stay for a few more days. Perhaps today is the day to get...

For those of you glued to your screens last week watching Ed the zebra make his way through neighborhoods and highways in Tennessee, I’m happy to report: he has been found and returned safe and sound to his owner. Now you can return back to your regularly...

No, it might not technically be summer yet, but wars are certainly beginning between car AC systems and the sun in many parts of the country. Things are heating up literally and legislatively (forgive me for being corny), and your wallet might start feeling the...

I hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend. And more than that, I hope you took a moment to pause and reflect on Memorial Day beyond your Shakopee, MN cookout and the half-off a new mattress deals. Remember the sacrifice.Many men and women gave their lives so you...

Before we dive into anything tax-related, I want to pause and say this: to those in St. Louis and Kentucky affected by the recent tornadoes – our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you’re dealing with loss or damage, please know that support is available. And my...

The new American pope led his first service on Friday. It’s still a little surprising to think the new pope is one of our own. But this headline from the Washington Post (yes, you do have to subscribe to read it) caught my eye. As a U.S. Citizen — unless...

Mother’s Day and your taxes. What do they have in common? It pays to get ahead – before you have to resort to a last-minute gift card and the flower bouquet nobody picked at your favorite Shakopee, MN grocery store. (Don’t worry – you’ve got 13 days left to make sure...

I’d like to invite you to join me for a minute to think long term.Because, as I’m sure you’ve heard me preach before, your financial well-being isn’t sustained by urgent fire-dousing. It’s about big-picture strategizing. A prime example of something to think...