The annual Homesteader Days events would not be complete without all the food, games, parade, entertainment, concert and pig wrestling contest. Not to mention all the friendships the locals and visitors get to reconnect with each year. Friday night always … read more
The saying “make hay while the sun shines” is not only literal for farmers and ranchers but also figuratively for those who want to make the best of the situation. Here, Montana is not only known for the Big Sky … read more
If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. read more
Information Online If you’re an investor, you probably enjoy the convenience of managing your accounts online. But you’ll also want to make sure that you’re not making it convenient for hackers, “phishers” and others with bad intentions to gain the … read more
If you’ve heard of 529 plans, you might think they can only be used to help pay for college. And you wouldn’t be alone: Less than one-third of adults properly identified that a 529 plan can be used for more … read more
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them … read more
June is Effective Communications Month. And it’s a good idea to recognize the importance of good communications, because it plays a role in almost every aspect of living – including your finances. You’ll want to clearly communicate your financial goals … read more
For those who might be wanting to see the upcoming agenda for the Heights Water District upcoming meeting and agenda, here is the pdf that one can open and view. Click here for the Meeting Agenda, read more
The COVID-19 pandemic may end up changing our lives in some significant ways. To cite one example, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more people continue to work remotely, now that they’ve seen the effectiveness of tools such as videoconferencing. … read more
If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. You might not necessarily think of your … read more
Well, folks, it’s now been two years since working with local school athletic directors and others throughout the state since we launched our YCN Sports Broadcast in 2019. read more
We’re now well into what’s known as “Tax Season.” If your income in 2020 was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, your tax return will reflect it. However, if your earnings were fairly normal last year, you might look at your … read more
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of … read more
We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to … read more
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can … read more
by Michael Vondra Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing. read more
Grandparents: Consider These Financial Moves Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not as widely recognized as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, if you’re a grandparent, you probably want to do … read more
Well Folks, I’ll keep this short and give you the Cliff Notes version since there is so much going on right now. This sports ban is a moving target as I write this. Hopefully, we’ll have the info we are … read more
By Michael Vondra The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely continue to do so for a while. However, the nature and terminology of this disruption varies greatly among individuals – some have seen … read more
Well, folks, time is flying and so are the flags. it will be Independence Day this weekend and a time to celebrate the 4th of July. I’ve really been thinking a lot about our freedoms, our US Flag (and what … read more
