Northern Lakes Financial Group

06/03/2026

What a wonderful afternoon celebrating at the 2nd Annual Experience Burlington WI Community Awards! The event was beautifully done, from the welcoming atmosphere to the opportunity to recognize the incredible businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Burlington such a special place.

One of the highlights was reconnecting with so many friends, neighbors, and fellow members of Burlington’s business community. It was inspiring to be in a room filled with people who are passionate about investing in our city and helping it thrive.

As Northern Lakes Financial Group approaches four years in Burlington, events like this remind us why we chose to plant roots here. Burlington is truly a great place to live, work, and play. We’re grateful to be part of a community that values collaboration, growth, and supporting local businesses.

We look forward to continuing to grow alongside this amazing community for many years to come. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and thank you to Experience Burlington for hosting such a memorable celebration of everything that makes Burlington exceptional.

06/03/2026

Fallen trees damage property and strain neighborly relations. Who pays when your tree falls?

Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

06/02/2026

Have a kid heading off to college? Here are a few tips.

Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.

06/01/2026

Getting ready to send out some from hansens_ice_cream_parlor to some of our clients with birthdays this week.

What’s your favorite flavor? Are you a sweet, spicy, or savory type of person?

Let us know below what flavors you like!

05/31/2026

After years of saving and preparing, some retirees hesitate to spend.

That's understandable.

But retirement isn't only about preserving what you've built. It's about using it to support the life you want to live.

The first year isn't a test.

It's a transition.

And it's okay to take it one step at a time.

If you'd like to talk through what this season looks like for you, we're here.

05/29/2026

🎓 Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

Graduation season is here, and we are celebrating every student taking a big next step — from elementary school to middle school, high school to college, college to careers, and every milestone in between.

This year, our office is especially proud to celebrate two graduates close to the Northern Lakes family:

Ila, who is advancing from elementary school to middle school. We are so excited for all the new experiences, friendships, and opportunities ahead for her.

Evan, who graduated from Burlington High School and is heading off this fall to study graphic design and animation. We cannot wait to see where his creativity takes him next.

To Ila, Evan, and all of the graduates: Congratulations! Your hard work, growth, and perseverance deserve to be celebrated.

Here’s to the next chapter!

05/29/2026

Medicare doesn’t cover all the health-care expenses you may experience. Enter Medigap.

Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.

05/29/2026

AAPI Heritage Month offers space to reflect on how stories shape our understanding of money, identity, and belonging — and Min Jin Lee’s work sits squarely at that intersection.

As the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires, Min Jin Lee explores how financial pressure, opportunity, and resilience move through families over generations. Her novels examine the quiet, everyday economic choices that shape lives, especially within immigrant communities navigating systems.

Through fiction, she brings visibility to how money intersects with culture, class, and survival — reminding readers that financial narratives aren’t just about numbers, but about people, history, and the systems they move through.



Sources:
MinJinLee.com, 2026

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