by Verisail Partners | Dec 11, 2025 | Adult Children, Education Planning
Want to give a gift that makes the recipient happy now and really happy and grateful in the future? Consider gifting towards a 529 college savings plan. My children were fortunate to have generous grandparents who gave them many gifts throughout the years. And the...
by Melinda Tyrrell | Sep 9, 2025 | 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, Adult Children, Debt, Purchases
Being normal isn’t necessarily a great thing. Being normal in today’s society means being in debt, spending more than you make, and often trading your future security for today’s fun. A new normal is emerging in our culture. Sports betting in America is a...
by Melinda Tyrrell | Jul 28, 2025 | Adult Children, Budget, Investments, Saving, Uncategorized
Have you seen the school buses driving their practice routes down your street yet? It is just a matter of time until the lazy days of summer come to an end, and with it a new beginning of the school year. If you have a teenager or young adult in high school or...
by Melinda Tyrrell | Mar 28, 2025 | Adult Children, Debt, Estate, Financial Planning, House, Insurance, Saving, Young Families
I sometimes feel that I am the poster child for insurance coverage. Insurance is the kind of bill that you pay every month (or annually to get that discount!) and hope to never use. If my Amazon or Netflix subscription wasn’t getting used, you know I would cancel...
by Tracie Handberg | Feb 20, 2025 | Adult Children, Budget
My daughter just got married to a wonderful man. The wedding was a joyous and fun-filled event (at a zoo!), and we are so happy for them both and thrilled to have a new son-in-law! Two weeks later, my adrenaline levels are finally coming back to normal. Here are some...
