by Melinda Tyrrell | May 18, 2026 | Budget, Saving, Travel, Young Families
The beach is one of my happy places. Sun, sand, a little beach volleyball and a good book – sign me up! But sometimes those amazing trips aren’t in the budget. Sometimes we haven’t saved enough money and may be tempted to just go anyway. After all, those credit...
by Bradford Gilliam | Nov 14, 2025 | Budget, Giving, Inspirational
At our home, the Christmas season has officially begun, which means that we have brought down the heavy box of Christmas books and are reading through several every night with the kids. Last night was a great reminder as one of the iconic lines from our childhood was...
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 | 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 | 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...
