Whether you have been with PrairieView for a few months or 10 years, you probably know we take a comprehensive approach. We look at your whole financial picture —investments, tax, education funding, insurance,...

As previously discussed in a blog post, the April passage of the CARES Act contained several provisions for Federally held student loans. Most notably, the Act provided a suspension of all payments and stoppage of...

The extra time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity for many to consider a move, even a potential move out of state. Minnesota is a great state with many desirable attributes, but its...

In the late 1990s, early 2000s, a problem had begun to simmer in the US.  It was not the advent of MTV, fervor of Y2K, or overvaluation of tech stocks.  No.  The cost of medical care was skyrocketing. 

According to a 2019 GoBankingRates poll, 45% of respondents have $0 in a savings account. Additionally, 24% have less than $1,000 in savings. In other words, if a $1,000 emergency were to arise, nearly 70% of US...

With the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, everyone is cleaning out closets … possibly even the attic, basement, and garage. These activities carry more than just a sense of accomplishment and peace in a less cluttered...

Like many of you, my household has seen a steep increase in our online shopping habits over the past several months. As a result of the recent safer-at-home orders, our home’s rural location, telecommuting, and...

Being purposeful with your purchases is something I discussed in my last blog post, which can be found here.

By now, you have probably heard all about the economic stimulus payments that were approved through the CARES Act. In general, each individual is eligible to receive up to $1,200 and married couples could receive...

As with most things in life, financial resources are finite. How you approach your finite resources can either set you up for success and fulfillment or leave you feeling strained.

I will start this blog post with a confession. I am not the travel planner in our household, and for good reason. My wife is much better than I when it comes to coordinating schedules and all the details that must...