Between concocting Thanksgiving dinner plans and December peeking around the corner, the holiday season can be a hectic time. Before we blaze through our Thanksgiving grocery shopping, let’s take a deep breath and refocus on what this holiday is all about: thankfulness. Here at SWM, we’re… Read More >>

It’s fall, and that means harvest time. Just like the crisp apples and plump squashes at the market, a strong financial plan requires time, energy, and careful tending to produce a healthy product.  Not everyone’s financial plot looks the same. Some of us may be paying… Read More >>

Around the world, women are toppling marathon records. Earlier this month, Brigid Kosgei broke the standing 16-year record for the women’s marathon, running the 26.2-mile race in a mind-blowing 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 4 seconds. She’s not the only one picking up the pace —… Read More >>

Living life to the fullest comes with calculated risks — choosing an education path, a career trajectory, a life partner. And while some decisions may feel right at one point in life, sometimes we realize that committing to forever is a long. time. What we want… Read More >>

On the SWM blog, we talk a lot about core financial skills, like estimating costs, building budgets, and comparing investment options. Whether you’re developing a travel budget or aiming for financial independence, financial skills help us become stronger, more independent individuals.  But these aren’t the only skills… Read More >>

While summer has begun to slip away, perhaps your vacation dreams haven’t set sail yet. The good news is, it’s not too late! Whether you have a last-minute summer getaway on the mind, or you’ve started to hatch vacation plans for the chillier months, plan on… Read More >>

At some point we all daydream about vacation — sipping wine in glowing vineyards, dipping our toes in glassy lagoons, meandering through world-class galleries.  While it can be hard to pull away from our daily lives and ambitions in order to travel, it can do a… Read More >>

The FIRE movement is ablaze among millennial professionals — that is, the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement. These tenacious professionals have set out to do two things:  Become financially independent, meaning they have enough money to pay for their expenses without needing to be employed or… Read More >>

As married couples plan their futures together, it’s important to remember that maintaining individuality is healthy for all relationships. Creating space to pursue our own interests allows us and our partners to be ourselves, reminding us why we choose to be together.  This same principle applies… Read More >>

With Father’s Day campaigns like #DadsDoHairToo — which showcases talented fathers giving their daughters fabulous hairstyles — dads are getting the recognition they deserve as they help their daughters grow into confident, strong women. When it comes to finance, dads can play a positive role by… Read More >>

While that maroon tie you’ve been eyeing could perfectly round out Dad’s collection, consider shaking up Father’s Day by giving Dad a gift that’ll be invaluable for years to come — not only for him, but for you, too. Let’s celebrate Father’s Day by building Dad… Read More >>

Mother’s Day has come and gone, but there are so many reasons to celebrate Mom year-round. Here at SWM, we like to celebrate her financial know-how. While one study found that dads are often the ones to dole out allowances and oversee large purchases, it’s moms… Read More >>