Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...

Life + Culture

Lakeside Ambucs

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Rick Lucas Lakeside AMBUCS is a community-driven service organization dedicated to improving mobility and independence for people with disabilities. As a local chapter of AMBUCS (American Business Clubs), Lakeside AMBUCS carries forward a national mission while focusing its energy on meeting specific needs within its own community. Founded on the principle of “mobilizing communities,” AMBUCS chapters across the United...

Health + Wellness

Proactively Investing in Health

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure Article by Dr. Eva Mackey Meyrat | Photography by Kacey Borrmann: Top Knot Shots Every day in my exam room, I meet people at different points along the same journey. Some come in feeling well, curious about how to stay that way. Others arrive after years of putting themselves last—juggling work, family, finances—only to discover that their health has quietly accrued interest, and not in a good way. As a primary care physician, I often tell my...

Finance + Legal Services

Invest in Peace of Mind

Tax Preparation That Goes Beyond Filing Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography It’s that time of year again. Tax Season. The emails are stacking up, envelopes are arriving in the mail, and for a lot of people, the stress starts to creep in long before the paperwork ever hits the desk. For small business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs, tax season doesn’t just feel busy, it feels personal. Your business, your livelihood, and your future all live inside...