Is there a new addition to your family?

Ahhh, that fresh newborn baby smell. There’s nothing like it in the whole world. It makes you forget the sleepless nights, the thousandth diaper you’ve changed today, the crying that rattled your heart as you attempted to inhale that plate of food you called “lunch.” In the midst of caring for your newborn or young […]

Alzheimer’s can happen to you

53. Fifty. Three. That’s how old country singer, Jay Allen’s, mother is. She is currently dealing with the early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. See the beautiful video below of the song he wrote and dedicated to his mother aptly titled, “Blank Stares,” on stage at the Dubuque County Fair. Did you know that the youngest […]

Is your child gifted?

So, the title of this blog post is probably pretty misleading since what I’m about to tell you is not impacted in the slightest by your child’s ability to perform calculus equations in his or her head.  However, it was inspired by a new movie released in theaters on April 7, 2017 called “Gifted” staring […]

The Non-Probate Pail

How can I leave my affairs in order so that my beneficiaries don’t have to open up a probate case? Leaving your assets in one of several ways can help your loved ones avoid opening a probate case and ultimately saving thousands of dollars. Some of the methods don’t cost you a penny so pay close […]