Articles
by Brett Anderson, President, St. Croix Advisors, LLC
Living Our Values: Life Lesson 7 of 50
Values come in all kinds of forms and include our views on religion, money, friends, family, etc. I suspect for many of us our values were developed at a young age as we were growing up.
My Mom Is My Hero: Life Lesson 6 of 50
Sometimes words are hard to find and reality hits home as one ages. My mom has been my rock, my biggest supporter even before I was born.
Solving for Happiness: Life Lesson 5 of 50
That sounds easy doesn’t – “Solve for Happiness.” For many I suspect we’ve never really thought about truly solving for happiness.
We Got Retirement All Wrong: Life Lesson 4 of 50
I pray one day I have the privilege of retiring. You and I work so hard for 30, 35, 40 or more years and I’d like to experience 365 Saturdays. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the impact I have in so many lives, but I have a bucket list of items I’d like to achieve.
Starting a Business: Life Lesson 3 of 50
For many of you, you made the leap of starting your own business and would never go back to work for someone else. Many might say you might be unemployable at this point.
What’s Up With Ear Hair?: Life Lesson 2 of 50
When becoming a “man” a right of passage is the growth of facial hair and then having to shave with an electric razor or straight edge and shaving cream. I’ve always believe that as a boy becomes a man, and a man becomes old, growing ear hear is a right of passage that not everyone will achieve.
Bucket Lists: Life Lesson 1 of 50
Over the years I’ve created a dream board of items I’d like to achieve within the next year or two and some deal with money, having more time and how I can become more impactful with those around me. It’s a board I look at everyday as a reminder if I’m making the right decisions in achieving what’s truly important to me.
2023 Year-End Financial Checklist and Considerations
In the ever-changing landscape of personal finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for securing a stable future, whether you’re actively working or enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
Are You Behind on Saving for Retirement?
If you find yourself counting down the years to retirement and worrying that your savings aren’t quite up to par, you’re far from alone.
Fulfilling Dreams at Different Life Stages
I don’t remember where it started, but when I was a kid, I used to dream of owning a gas station. If that dream were to come true today, I’d like to own KwikTrip—the entire company, not just one store!
July: America’s Birthday 2021
Americans have been fighting for our freedom since 1776. As America’s birthday is approaching its 245th birthday, I’ve been thinking. These days, I have trouble watching the news, local or national; I suspect you do too.
Achieving Financial Security
These days, I limit the time I spend on social media. I check to see what’s happening with family, friends, and clients, and I log off quickly. I don’t even have the Facebook app on my phone. One useful group I did find on Facebook was a retirement group where people pose retirement/investment questions to strangers to solicit advice.
The Dreaded B-Word
Not a day goes by when someone doesn’t say to me, “I wonder where all my money goes?” or “I wish the month were a week or two shorter” or “I make a lot of money, I just don’t understand how I can spend so much of it.”
When Your Bus Ticket Gets Punched
My favorite breakfast place in my hometown of Woodbury, Minnesota, is Keys. The Italian sausage is the best. I can’t remember ever ordering anything different there for breakfast.
Celebrating Twenty Years—Thank You!
Very few people have ever asked how I got started in the financial services industry. It’s not a story I generally volunteer unless someone asks, but now that I’ve survived this industry for twenty years, I thought I’d share it for those of you who haven’t heard it before.
4 Kinds of Investors
For many, including myself, it’s easy to get fixed on one number: the value of our accounts. We never want or expect that number to drop below the number we have in mind.
Being Impactful with Your Money
My grandparents owned a local grocery store in St. Paul. They lived through the Great Depression, and they passed along many core values from their experience, but most important among them was to always make sure your neighbor has food. They never let their neighbors go hungry, even when they didn’t have enough money to pay.
Hello, 2021! We’re glad you arrived
Not everyone does New Year’s resolutions. Sometimes I do, and sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I’m successful in completing them, and sometimes I’m not.
Christmas 2020
I rarely get surprised at my young age, but it can happen.
Thanksgiving Message
I suspect Thanksgiving will look different for many of us this year. It’s my favorite holiday of the year.
2020 Presidential Election and Your Money
The 2020 Presidential Election, no matter who wins, will impact your money and your future. Here are some things you should know.
I’m ready! What’s the next step?
St. Croix Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory firm located in Woodbury, MN.Disclaimer