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Why Estate Planning Matters More Than You Think

Why Estate Planning Matters More Than You Think

Estate planning tends to be one of those topics people assume they can deal with “someday.” Maybe when they retire, buy a home, or feel like they’ve reached a certain level of wealth. But the truth is far simpler: this is a basic, foundational piece of your financial...

How Much Should You Really Spend on a Car?

How Much Should You Really Spend on a Car?

Car prices have climbed sharply over the past decade. And in recent coaching conversations, one question keeps coming up: How much should I really spend on a car? We see people caught in a tough spot. They need a vehicle, but they’re unsure what’s truly “affordable.”...

You Have the Savings. So Why Reach for the Credit Card?

You Have the Savings. So Why Reach for the Credit Card?

We talk a lot about building an emergency fund. But what happens when you actually need to use it? In recent coaching conversations, we’ve seen something come up again and again. People have worked hard to build three to six months of expenses in savings, and then,...

Money Lessons from a 7-Year-Old

Money Lessons from a 7-Year-Old

You don’t need a big moment or strategy to teach kids about money. Sometimes all it takes is a vacation, a $15 movie, or a lemonade stand in the backyard. In coaching conversations with savers and families, these types of moments come up often. Real-life decisions...

TikTok Said What About Your Retirement?

TikTok Said What About Your Retirement?

You don’t have to look far to find financial advice these days. It’s everywhere. TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. Quick tips. Bold claims. Viral takes. Some of it’s helpful. A lot of it? Not so much. In our one-on-one coaching sessions with savers and...

The Retirement Reality Check: Too Many Americans Are Missing

The Retirement Reality Check: Too Many Americans Are Missing

Retirement can feel like a far-off concept. Until suddenly, it’s not. Maybe you’ve glanced at your 401(k) and wondered, Is this enough?Maybe you’ve meant to check your Social Security benefits but never got around to it. You’re not alone. A new report shows most...

Save More This Summer with Help from AI

Save More This Summer with Help from AI

Expenses are up across the board, and many people are looking for new ways to manage their money with more purpose. Enter AI. With artificial intelligence showing up in more of our daily lives, we decided to explore how tools like ChatGPT could offer fresh ideas for...

Understanding the Tax Treatment of Your Investments

Understanding the Tax Treatment of Your Investments

You work hard for your money. Your investments should work just as hard. There are also numerous tax strategies and incentives to consider (with your investments), to make sure you are maximizing your money! Think about it… Are you paying taxes now or later? Do you...

Is Your Routine Silently Draining Your Wallet?

Is Your Routine Silently Draining Your Wallet?

As more people transition back to the office in 2025, many are realizing that their daily routines are costing them more than they expected. Small expenses, some obvious, some hidden, can quietly add up, leaving you wondering where your money went at the end of the...

The Best & Worst Financial Advice You’ve Ever Heard

The Best & Worst Financial Advice You’ve Ever Heard

We all get financial advice, whether we ask for it or not. Friends, family, random posts on the internet… some of it’s solid, and some of it? Not so much. In this episode of Money Hacks, Alex and Kim are calling out some of the worst financial advice they’ve ever...

How to Protect Your Finances This Spooky Season

How to Protect Your Finances This Spooky Season

It’s mid-October, and as Halloween approaches, we’re embracing the season of scares—but not the kind that hit your financial accounts! October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to double-check how secure your digital footprint is. In...