Common Cents on the Prairie

What does life after losing a spouse look like? Samantha Russell shares her experience following the loss of her husband more than a year ago, including what she's learned about stoicism, the importance of estate planning, and her takeaways from her husband’s bestselling children’s book.

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He left his role as founder and CEO of Click Rain to become the 32nd mayor of Sioux Falls, moving from a career in the private sector to the public sector. Mayor Paul TenHaken has a candid conversation with us about his choice to become a public servant and the things that he thinks matter more than money.

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We can't all save puppies or play Major League Baseball for a living, but we can still find a sense of purpose. Hospice doctor, podcaster, and author Jordan Grumet answers the existential question of "What is purpose?", breaks down his formula for finding yours, and explains how money ties into it all.

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Updating your balance sheets, what to do with your annual raise, and "Christmas Vacation": First National Wealth Management's Adam Cox, Kyle Cipperley, and Don Rahn have a conversation about all things year-end to close out Season 6.

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Build, buy, or remodel? With the chaos of the housing market in recent years, many homebuyers are feeling stuck. Small business owners Ashley and Chuck Shaver chat about their housing situation, dreams of building on a two-acre lot, and how their financial histories impact it all. Equal Housing Lender.

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Are markets more volatile in an election year? Does the person or party in the Oval Office have any effect on my returns? Our financial experts Adam Cox and Kyle Cipperley sit down with Phil McInnis, chief investment strategist at Avantis Investors®, to find out how elections impact your money.

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After growing up in a paycheck-to-paycheck household, ⁠Diana Cabrices⁠ worked so hard to reach a higher financial status that she began to pay the price with her health. Hear about her journey from growing up with a scarcity mindset to now finding a better balance between her health and her wealth.

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After 20 years of climbing the corporate ladder, Lon Stroschein traded his impressive title, corner office, and executive salary for a new passion he had yet to discover. Now the former Raven Industries executive is helping others navigate what's next by leaning into the uncomfortable — but necessary — conversations.

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When farming meets fashion, here's what the finances look like. Rebekah Scott, founder and owner of Rebekah Scott Designs, and Nick Scott, a fifth-generation farmer and rancher, chat about their entrepreneurial journeys, what exactly goes on in a "Honey Huddle," and how Dave Ramsey saved their marriage.

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In this Common Cents Short Cut, Rebekah and Nick Scott chat with Adam about balancing business success with the many other hats they wear. Listen to the full episode, How We Money: When Farming Meets Fashion available now!

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Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure. The founder and CEO of Maximizing Excellence, a nonprofit consulting company in Sioux Falls, SD, joins Adam to discuss maximizing your impact no matter your financial situation.

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If Michael and Jean Bender were to sum up their money story, it would be that opposites attract; he was raised to be a spender, while she was raised to be so frugal that a fried shrimp basket felt like a splurge. He's the founder of Bender Companies. She's a lawyer at Davenport Evans. Here's how they money. 

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"In a world full of men who love numbers, there was a place for a girl who loved words." Stacy Havener is an award-winning writer, founder and CEO of Havener Capital Partners, and Dunkin' superfan. Find out how she took control of her money narrative to become the main character in her own story.

Want to hear more from Stacy? Listen to her podcast, Billion Dollar Backstory. 

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He went from $40,000 in debt to becoming a net-worth millionaire in less than 10 years, all by his early 30s. So, what’s George Kamel’s secret? Follow along as this Ramsey Solutions personality and bestselling author busts some common millionaire myths with Adam.

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Mike and Cheryl Wells recently sold their family's business, Wells Enterprises — the renowned, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny ice cream. After more than 45 years of marriage, working for and eventually selling a business, and giving back to their small-town community, here's how they money.

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Opening a joint account, buying a house together, and doing estate planning all before getting married?! Let’s just say that spouses Jaime and Curtis Taets took a unique approach to merging their finances — but, well, that’s what you have to do when entering a second marriage. Here’s how they money.

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For Heather and Douglas Boneparth, this isn’t just a money story. It’s a love story. Find out how these college sweethearts, who grew up with vastly different money experiences, overcame all obstacles to merge their financial lives — and how they’re using the lessons they learned to help others do the same.

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Ever wonder what causes you to fight with your spouse about finances, or to envy your neighbor's newer car and bigger house? Dr. Joy Lere, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Shaping Wealth, is here to break down the "why" behind our behaviors and issues surrounding money.

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How far would you go to knock out $231,000 of debt? Inspired by Dave Ramsey's book The Total Money Makeover, Brittany and Josh Evans are leaving their Sioux Falls home and making some pretty major life changes to complete their seven-year plan for financial freedom. Here's how they money.

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