by Bradford Gilliam | Oct 4, 2025 | Budget, Debt, Saving
While driving down the road with my kids last week, our thoughts were focused on the fun we were about to have at their friend’s birthday party. Those thoughts quickly turned to finances as the truck’s check engine light flashed, and the engine began to shake...
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 | May 5, 2025 | Budget, Debt, Investments, Purchases, Saving
We are a society that loves their toys! Whether it is a car, boat, motorcycle, camper, or RV, we love the freedom and comfort these items bring to our lives. While we love to own nice things, we don’t want those items to own us. How do we balance the need for reliable...
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 Scott Voigt | Oct 23, 2024 | Debt, Financial Planning, Travel
A travel credit card can be a good way to score big travel savings and luxury perks. But to maximize their value, it’s important to understand how they work. Here are a few of the ins and outs: Travel cards are a type of rewards credit card: points or miles They...
by Melinda Tyrrell | Oct 10, 2024 | Budget, Debt, Young Families
There is finally a crisp coolness to the air. Pumpkins are popping up in all the stores and soon little ghouls and goblins will be trick or treating on our streets. Ten foot tall skeletons have shown up in yards in my neighborhood, with haunting digital eyes that...
