by Claire Chapin | Nov 9, 2026 | Financial
As women across West Michigan, we are master builders. We lead businesses, manage households, raise families, and anchor our communities. Yet when it comes to estate planning, even the most accomplished women frequently push creating a will or trust to the bottom of...
by Maggie Mutch | Feb 23, 2026 | Financial
We’ve all been there: the roof leaks, a tire blows, or the kids’ fun gets a little too ambitious and suddenly there’s a hole in the wall. An unexpected expense is stressful—especially when your account won’t cover it. The quick fix? It’s usually a credit card swipe,...
by Kelsea Rounds | Aug 23, 2017 | Financial
If you’re a parent giving money to your 20-something or 30-something child, you’re not alone. A 2015 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 61 percent of United States parents have supported their adult children financially. “I think...
by Kelsea Rounds | Dec 9, 2015 | Financial
Make your tax to-do list while you still have time! As we settle into the last quarter of the year, your mind may be on a different kind of list. But December 31 marks an important deadline for many year-end tax moves, including charitable contributions, so it makes...