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May 27, 2026

A Salute to Muthu

Our congratulations to SLO Team Member, Muthu Meenakshisundaram, who recently graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris with a double major in economics and philosophy.
Learn how Muthu helped bring our latest project –Your Economic Avatar, and You—to life.

May 21, 2026

Staying Quiet About Money Feels Safe. Here’s What it’s Actually Costing You

Discover simple strategies to handle money conversations confidently.

May 19, 2026

  Hope in Action: NECHAMA’s Impact

Highlighting organizations that are actively working for good in the world helps restore our perspective in these often chaotic and uncertain times.

May 15, 2026

The Price of the American Dream

Achieving the American Dream now costs more than $5M. Maybe the real issue isn’t money, but how we’re defining success.

May 12, 2026

The Financial Readiness Skills Every Student Needs

Steve Lear and Brooklyn Forster were recently invited to present a seminar to Professor Jeff Stamp’s Food and Ag Sales class at the University of Minnesota. They focused on a topic students may not formally learn in school, yet need throughout life.

May 6, 2026

Show Me the Money (Skills!): Minnesota Students Take the Challenge

Steve Lear served as a judge at the 2026 Personal Finance Challenge State Competition at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, helping evaluate and inspire the next generation of […]