Sarah Carlson

Standing up for values demonstrates strength

Perseverance helps build courage, confidence

June 6, 2024

Spokane business owner Sarah Carlson says victories are satisfying, but it is through our mistakes that we gain profound insight and build our confidence.

Note to younger self: Prioritize integrity, self-care

November 22, 2023

Sarah Carlson

Mother of four observes young adults have similar challenges she has faced.

Conduct financial 'fire drill' to test retirement plan

Disasters underscore importance of ensuring income expectations

September 28, 2023

Sarah Carlson

Here in the Inland Northwest, we are recovering from our fire season. Many community members were displaced, and some lost their homes in the Gray and Oregon Road wildfires. What would your life be like if you

Try to reimagine retirement, embrace next life stage

Healthy aging doesn't call for abandoning work life

August 17, 2023

Sarah Carlson

Retirement has recently undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when retirement was synonymous with withdrawal from the workforce for a life of leisure. Today, retirement represents an opportunity for individuals to leverage their

Don't let fear of recession advance to depression

Best way to cope is to respond, not react

August 3, 2023

Sarah Carlson

Are we in a recession or depression? In the last two years, news outlets have said we are two months away from a recession. That kind of negative forecasting has sent more people to revisit what they went through in their last recession and how difficult

Facing market fears starts with admitting they exist

Downturn can provide some opportunities for portfolio adjustments

June 16, 2022

Sarah Carlson

Are you fearful of looking at your financial statements this month? You are not alone. Market pullbacks are never comfortable. We have so much to feel wrong about: crushing inflation, the war in Ukraine, school shootings, and more. Suddenly, your

Women are urged to take seat at table for change

Spokane area said more welcoming than others

June 2, 2022

Sarah Carlson

This female is moving toward change. Spokane has gone through a lot of change during the pandemic, and it's easy to get caught up in all the uncertainty, from inflation to global conflict and instability.

Financial conditions call for thoughtful reaction

Investors shouldn't confuse courage, recklessness

March 10, 2022

Sarah Carlson

This year has opened with a bang, with so much challenging news between inflation and the economic drama, a worldwide pandemic, and now, a war in Ukraine. None of us can escape the updates on negative news. Investors are currently on a wild ride watching

Self-questioning should precede big changes in life

Understanding motives key to action planning

February 10, 2022

Sarah Carlson

It seems I learn daily about a friend or client who is choosing to make an impactful choice in their lives. This pandemic has brought about a massive wave of people making changes in their careers, quitting or retiring from their jobs, changing homes

Don't become 'house poor' in overheated market

Some seeking to purchase homes might best wait for market to cool down

January 27, 2022

Sarah Carlson

Real estate has been a hot asset class this past year since the demand is more significant than supply. Prices have been going up, up, up. With interest rates still low and lending so easy, it has helped to fuel this hot real estate market.