Five Tips to Help Couples Talk About Money
Money discussions can affect your relationship, especially if you put those talks off too long. You and your partner need to get on the same page and talk honestly—and regularly —about finances.
New Economic Realities for Today’s Young Couples
For today’s young couples, the road to the future may look far different than it did for their parents. Their incomes may be less certain compared to those of previous generations, and the demands on…
How SBA Lending Can Make Your Business Thrive
After two years of improvisation and unexpected challenges, many businesses are ready to look forward. Whether applying lessons learned or seizing new opportunities, owners are seeking capital to help them start their next chapters. For…
Using SBA Lending to Put the ‘Success’ in Business Succession
A business sale is the end of one chapter of a business and the start of a new owner’s journey. Owners should plan for succession before it becomes a matter of urgency. By working with…
Market Implications of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
At Alerus, our investment philosophy and process are to take a long-term view and to prudently manage risk through asset allocation. This philosophy extends to periods of global economic change. Stay ahead of the curve…
In the middle of everything:
Tips for those caring for both kids and parents
It’s called the “sandwich generation” – mid-career people who are caring for kids still in the house and taking on more care for their aging parents as well.