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We offer personalized financial planning for individuals and families who want to live well now, while also preparing for the future. Mendel Money Management has provided transparent, fee-only wealth management and financial planning services for over 30 years. Our firm was founded on two guiding principles: to act with integrity and to act in our client’s best interests. We offer a personalized planning experience based on your unique circumstances and goals. Our guidance occurs at the intersection of your money and your life – where you need it the most. We invite you to discover how we can help you reach your goals.

One of the hardest parts of losing Kim was continuing to make decisions for our daughters without her.I wanted to be str...
10/23/2026

One of the hardest parts of losing Kim was continuing to make decisions for our daughters without her.

I wanted to be strong for them. I wanted to help them feel safe. But I also missed having their mother beside me, sharing that responsibility.

Grief doesn't disappear just because other people are depending on you.

Read the article here: https://mendelmoney.com/the-loneliness-no-one-warned-me-about-after-losing-my-wife/

Some of the most caring things we do for our families aren't always the things they see.Sometimes it's having a conversa...
10/21/2026

Some of the most caring things we do for our families aren't always the things they see.

Sometimes it's having a conversation you've been putting off.

Getting important information organized.

Making sure someone knows where things are.

Or simply talking about what you would want if life changed unexpectedly.

Nobody really enjoys these conversations, and I understand why they get pushed aside.

But I've seen how much it can mean when a family doesn't have to guess about everything during an already difficult time.

Taking care of the people you love sometimes means doing a little planning now so they have less to worry about later.

One thing I've noticed about retirement is that even people who have done a great job saving can still feel nervous abou...
10/18/2026

One thing I've noticed about retirement is that even people who have done a great job saving can still feel nervous about spending their money.

And I understand that.

When you've spent your whole working life putting money away, switching to actually using that money can feel uncomfortable.

There are a lot of questions that come with it.

Will my income cover what I need?
When should I take Social Security?
What about healthcare costs?
How much can I spend without worrying about the future?

I think having a plan helps people feel more comfortable answering those questions.

Retirement should be a time to enjoy family, travel, hobbies, and all the things you've spent years looking forward to.

The money matters, of course. But what matters more is the life it allows you to enjoy.

Some seasons of life are already hard enough.During those times, even small financial decisions can feel like a lot.A ph...
10/10/2026

Some seasons of life are already hard enough.

During those times, even small financial decisions can feel like a lot.

A phone call.
A bill.
A form.
A question about what to do next.
A decision that feels bigger than it probably would in a calmer season.

I think it helps to slow things down.

Not everything needs to be solved today. Some things need attention now, and some things can wait until there is more clarity, more energy, and more support around you.

That kind of pacing can matter.

Financial planning should not make life feel heavier.It should help make things feel a little clearer.What matters most?...
10/07/2026

Financial planning should not make life feel heavier.

It should help make things feel a little clearer.

What matters most?
What needs attention?
What can wait?
What are we trying to support?
What would make life feel more stable, more organized, or more manageable?

I think the best planning is really about helping people make better decisions for the life they are actually living. Not just someday, but now too.

During one of the hardest periods of my life, I learned that perfect decision-making is not realistic.The goal is not to...
10/05/2026

During one of the hardest periods of my life, I learned that perfect decision-making is not realistic.

The goal is not to do everything perfectly.

The goal is to create enough stability to take the next step without feeling completely underwater.

Sometimes that is more than enough.

When I was going through this myself, I saw how one decision could affect several others.Cash flow, Social Security, ins...
10/02/2026

When I was going through this myself, I saw how one decision could affect several others.

Cash flow, Social Security, insurance, retirement accounts, healthcare, taxes, and family needs can all connect.

That is part of what makes this so hard.

You are not just making one decision. You are trying to understand how everything fits together while you are grieving.

That is why slowing down and looking at the full picture matters.

When everything suddenly feels uncertain, looking at the whole financial picture can be too much.What helped me was not ...
09/30/2026

When everything suddenly feels uncertain, looking at the whole financial picture can be too much.

What helped me was not trying to solve everything at once.

Just the next step.

One call.
One folder.
One bill.
One decision.

That is often enough for today.

National Sons Day feels like a good day to appreciate the everyday parts of being a parent.The conversations in the car....
09/28/2026

National Sons Day feels like a good day to appreciate the everyday parts of being a parent.

The conversations in the car.
The little lessons.
The funny moments.
The worry you try not to show.
The pride that catches you off guard.

So much of parenting is quiet responsibility.

You do your best to protect them, guide them, and give them a strong place to grow from. Not perfectly. Nobody does it perfectly. But with love, effort, and a lot of hope.

National Daughters Day is a good day to appreciate the little things that come with being a parent.The conversations. T...
09/25/2026

National Daughters Day is a good day to appreciate the little things that come with being a parent.

The conversations.
The laughs.
The responsibilities.
The worry.
The pride.
The moments you hope they remember.

It also makes me think about the kind of example we try to set.

Not perfectly, because none of us do this perfectly. But with love, care, and the hope that the choices we make today help support the people they become tomorrow.

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