To say that I had an absolutely wonderful time at the 2018 Fort Collins Comic Con is an understatement. Pure bliss and excitement are the words that first come to mind. The Fort Collins Comic Con took place on August 25-26, 2018 at the Northside Aztlan Community Center, from 9 am to 8 pm. I…
*Photo by Ivan Calderon on Unsplash Bike riding is the perfect activity to bring the family together. You can tell summer is coming to an end and the start of the new 2018 school year has commenced. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is the hometown of Colorado State University (CSU), my alma mater. Trails connect…
Steve Poehler is my brother and this week’s guest writer. He discusses ‘360 Degrees of Financial Literacy’ and how it is a useful and valuable resource. You can read more about his background after the end of his article. A Little Background Growing up, we all had our favorite subjects and classes in school, right?…
*Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash When defining happiness, there is more to it than the dictionary definition. Each person defines happiness based on their own set of morals, values, and beliefs. One person will define happiness one way and another person completely differently. What makes one person happy may not make another person feel…
Looking on the internet, you can find thousands of articles related to money and finance. If you are searching for something simple to help support your financial conquests, you have come to the right place. You may be asking yourself some questions: How do you sort through all the information? What is most important? Look…
I have the distinct honor and pleasure of introducing this week’s guest writer—my brother, Steve Poehler. He discusses working out when you have kids. You can read more about his background after his article. Without further ado, let’s get started… You’ve all probably heard the saying, right? “Having kids changes everything.” That certainly is true,…
Warning: Possible trigger warning surrounding suicide awareness. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call 911, or go to your nearest Emergency Room. You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. I know what it is like. I have been there countless times before. My mood dips. My energy…
For kids, the summer is a fun time to be out of school, take part in many activities, and go to the movies. With finding fun things to do in Northern Colorado, the list is extremely long. Many businesses have special events during the summer. This is a fantastic time to take advantage of all the wonderful things that your…
I am not an accounting or financial professional, but I have experienced increasing my credit score by my own efforts. I have an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, but the following ideas are from my experience and life. I hope you will use one or more of the ideas on your own journey. If you need…
*This article contains affiliate links. That means when you buy something through a link, you are helping support our cause. I live in Colorado, and we can get some huge snowstorms. It can force you indoors and if you have kids, you know how quickly they can experience cabin fever. Finding indoor activities to engage…