by Bradford Gilliam | Jun 11, 2026 | 50s, 60s, Purchases
While booking a hotel for an upcoming trip, I was reminded that most of our credit cards and memberships provide us with discount opportunities to save on activities we were already going to do. Once I went down the rabbit hole for this small trip, I ended up saving a...
by Tracie Handberg | May 27, 2026 | Purchases
Back when I was pregnant with my second child, I really wanted a minivan. More specifically, I wanted a Honda Odyssey that had auto-opening side doors (a new thing back then), and captain chair seats in the second row to minimize sibling fights (ha!). My husband and I...
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 Bradford Gilliam | Nov 4, 2024 | Purchases
As the holidays quickly approach, some of you have already procured all the gifts for your entire family. But the vast majority of us are about to enter the mad scramble to try and hit the deal days perfectly to buy what we need for the best price. It may interest you...
