Finance + Legal Services

Enough For What?

Create an article.I've sat across from more than one person who did everything right.Thirty years of saving. Bonuses banked, not spent. The mortgage gone. The children through school without debt. By every measure that shows up on a statement, they had won.So I ask a simple question. What do you want the money to do?And often, there is no answer. Not a vague one. Not a wrong one. Nothing at all. Three decades of building something, and not once a pause to ask what it was being built for.This is...

Travel

Into the Wild: Weekend Escapes

Your next travel adventure is just a car ride away Article by Abby Snethen Are you itching to get out of the house, explore the state of Oregon, create memories that will last a lifetime and possibly start yearly traditions? Oregon offers many weekend getaways but these are the ones that take the cake and pique the interests of many. Adventure awaits you and your family, so pack up, put on some travel tunes and enjoy your escape.  1. Milo McIver State Park The Milo McIver State Park offers...

Fitness

Gear up & Go

Bicycles and coffee merge together for an unforgettable shopping experience at Local Cyclist Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe The term “cyclist” has the common misconception that if you’re not riding an expensive bike, or traveling hundreds of miles by pedal, you’re not a cyclist. The owners of Local Cyclist, located on Southwest Old Tualatin-Sherwood road, would deeply disagree. Simply owning a bike and using it, no matter the distance or the quality, makes you a...

Event Planning + Services

Sip, Socialize and Savor

Calling all wine connoisseurs-- tickle your tastebuds and engage in camaraderie at Balsall Creek Vineyards Article by Abby Snethen | Photography by Brian Simcoe Complex and flavorful grapes cover the 20 acre vineyard that makes up Balsall Creek, winding carefully on vines and growing to complete perfection. From Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, 14 different wines are made to stimulate and satisfy any and all wine devotees.  Jon and...