Dave Ramsey has a rule at his office. The rule is simple: No gossip! If you’re caught gossiping once, it’s your free warning and pass,...

As a Christian, Should I Incorporate Tithing into My Budget? What is Tithing? Let’s start with “what is tithing?” The word "tithe" comes...

Common Budget Set-up Questions As a financial coach, I hear some common questions when it comes to setting up a budget, even if someone...

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How the “little things” can impact your budget Are you really good at not going overboard on the big stuff, and making outrageous...

As a public-school teacher in the great state of Texas, you are aware of the TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System) of Texas. What may not be...

Starting my career in 2007 had its many blessings and challenges. I remember as we headed in the Great Financial Recession (“GFC”), I...

Need some extra cash? How about a side hustle? If you ask this question to anyone, I don’t think many people would say, “No thanks, I’m...

How many times can you think of something in your life that was painful but ultimately ended up being for your own good? One of the most...

Tis the Season! Wedding Season that is! With statistics showing 80% of all weddings taking place between May and October every year. And...

Have you ever made a decision in the past that, years and years later, you came to regret? I’m sure we all have. We work with teachers...

A key component to smart investing is ensuring that your investments are diversified. Diversifying your portfolio incorporates a variety...

Did you know: Good Driving Habits Can Lead to Better Gas Mileage And More Dollars In Your Bank Account? There are several things you can...

Turn on CNBC, Fox Business or any other news media and you’re hearing a term that is never any fun and it’s … “bear market.” A bear...

With increasing gas prices, seeing inflation every day at the grocery store, coming off a 2 year long and counting world pandemic, and...

Each morning when I get to my office the first thing, I do is tune the television to Fox Business. I’m not using Fox Business to provide any kind of research or decision-making; I simply use it as it is intended which is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Normally it is just background noise while I go about my day but I do occasionally tune in to my favorite show, Making Money with Charles Payne. Out of all the shows on Fox Business from opening bell to marke

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Even though it’s the demand for negativity in the first place that drives the bulk of the news and information we see all the time, my goal in this quick piece is to give you what is hopefully a nice, quick breather from the typical top headlines and narratives. Inflation is a word that can, and especially now, leave a bad taste in your mouth. Let’s touch on this inflation topic a little bit for the month of April but also point to some other facts: As of end of April ’22, th

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