Dakota Gardener: In it for the long haul

The urban forest canopy is an investment in this North Dakota community. (NDSU photo)

The urban forest canopy is an investment in this North Dakota community. (NDSU photo)

Dakota Gardener: In it for the long haul

Dakota Gardener: In it for the long haul

Dakota Gardener: In it for the long haul

Dakota Gardener: In it for the long haul

What do you invest in? That’s a pretty personal question, and in reality, it’s none of my business!

To be honest, I really don’t know the fine details of my own investments. I put money into a retirement account each month, and a financial advisor suggests various combinations of risk-management strategies and the likely yield from them. Pretty much, I just smile and say, “That sounds great. Let’s …