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How Two Opposites and a Rebel Changed the Way We Think About Everything

January 30, 2025 | ,
Traditional economics assumes people make rational choices, but Tversky, Kahneman, and Thaler proved otherwise. Their work exposed the hidden biases shaping our decisions and revolutionized how we think about finance, investing, and human behavior.
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Finding a New Path: Thriving Beyond Burnout in Mid-Life

November 20, 2024 | , ,
Burnout can signal a fresh start. Learn how high-achieving professionals are reclaiming their lives and redefining success with purpose.
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Kickstart Your Child’s Savings With a Roth IRA

June 26, 2024 | , ,
With summer break here, many students are starting summer jobs. This is a great chance to teach them about saving and investing.
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Portland's Ice Storm: Lessons Learned and Preparation for Next Time

Portland’s Ice Storm: Lessons Learned and Preparation for Next Time

January 30, 2024 | , ,
Both our respective neighborhoods were hit pretty badly by the recent snowpocalypse. Fresh off the experience, we developed a checklist to help the next time a bad winter storm blows Portland's way. 
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Tired of thorny Rose City taxes? Here’s what to consider when weighing a move out of Portland

November 30, 2023 | , ,
High taxes are prompting many Portland residents to consider moving out of Multnomah County. If you're one of them, here’s a framework for weighing that decision.
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Financial Crossroads Podcast: Margin for Error

August 30, 2023 | ,
Anika was recently a guest on the Financial Crossroads podcast to talk about her contributions to Jonathan Clements' newest book, My Money Journey.
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How to Save and Invest for Kids

How to Save and Invest for Kids

June 28, 2023 | , , ,
Many parents ask themselves what they should be doing today to set their children up for future financial success. 
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How To Take Advantage of New Energy-Efficient Tax Rebates and Incentives

September 29, 2022 | , ,
As part of President Biden’s recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners have a great opportunity to make energy-efficient upgrades to their home while saving money in the process. 
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Margin for Error

July 27, 2022 | , , ,
Anika was humbled when respected financial journalist and veteran Wall Street Journal writer Jonathan Clements asked her to contribute a chapter to his new book, My Money Journey. In it, she details some personal obstacles and financial bloopers, including the money pit above.
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An Estate Plan for Your Digital Assets? Yes, You Need One.

June 29, 2022 | , ,
We’re all aware of the importance of having legal documents in place, such as a will or trust and advance directive. While your intentions for personal assets like grandma’s engagement ring or your childhood baseball card collection may be clearly spelled out, most people have given little thought to the legacy of their digital assets. 
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