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October 19, 2026

Where Should Your Next Dollar Go?

When you have an extra dollar, there’s no shortage of places to put it. But should you save it, invest it, or use it to pay down debt? The order matters more than you might think. Here’s how to prioritize your money, build a stronger financial foundation, and make sure your dollars are working toward what matters most to you.

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September 11, 2026

Why Interest Rates Are Rising...And What It Means for Your Life

You've probably seen the headlines. Rates are up. Yields are at levels we haven't seen in nearly two decades. And if you're like a lot of people, you read that, felt a vague flicker of concern, and kept scrolling, because nothing about "the 30-year Treasury" makes it obvious what you're supposed to do about it.

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August 14, 2026

What a Postage Stamp Tells Us About Investing for 30 Years

In 1994, a first-class postage stamp cost $0.29. Today, that same stamp costs $0.82. If you had a sheet of 100 stamps in 1994, they would have been worth $29. Today, to replace that same sheet, you’d need $82.

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July 17, 2026

Big IPOs, Bigger Feelings: What to Ask Before You Chase the Headlines

SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, debuting at a valuation north of $2 trillion.

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June 8, 2026

Travel Isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Line Item.

“We really want to travel." --- Sometimes it’s said almost apologetically, like they’re confessing to something frivolous...

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May 15, 2026

The 529 Rules Have Changed

It May Be Time for a Second Look.

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March 19, 2026

Why I Keep Writing to You

I’m not trying to tell you what happened.