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10/15/2026

🗓️Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 🗓️

Whether it’s for yourself, a parent, or someone you care about, Medicare Open Enrollment is the window to review coverage and explore options for the upcoming year.

💡Remember, you can change your Medicare elections every year. If your needs have changed, it's worth reviewing to see if another option would be better. If you’re unsure where to start, now’s the time to ask questions and get the facts.

Deadline: December 7

🔍 Mark your calendar and double-check your current coverage before time runs out.

10/14/2026

In an increasingly online world, it’s essential to stay vigilant of the common types of scams – and to know how to protect yourself from them.

We’re all spending more time online nowadays - but so are cyber criminals. Learn to protect yourself from some common scams.

10/13/2026

A few simple habits can go a long way toward helping keep your personal and financial information protected. How does cybersecurity connect to your broader financial picture? What steps are you taking at home and with your business?

10/12/2026

Boots took a little break… and the lifting shoes stepped in. 🥾➡️👟💪🏼

All the meal prep, training, programming, recovery, heavy lifts, and days when motivation was nowhere to be found came together for one goal. Add in the people who supported me, pushed me, believed in me, and kept me going, and it all paid off.

My friend Megan and I both had a great day on the platform, hitting PRs on every lift. I walked away with three new personal records, 1st place in my division, Best Overall Female Amateur Lifter, and a state record on bench. 🏆

Squat: 303.1 lbs
Bench: 181.9 lbs
Deadlift: 380.3 lbs

Pretty cool what happens when all the pieces come together: the training, nutrition, coaching, partnership, and support.

One goal. A whole lot of work. And a whole lot of people behind it.

The boots will be back soon… but for now, the lifting shoes have officially earned their place. 😉

See you back on the platform in December!

10/09/2026

Find your row first, then look one row up.

That's the difference starting 5 years earlier can make.

At a hypothetical 8% annual return, the difference between starting at 40 vs. 35 on a $500/month contribution is over $200,000 by the time you reach 65. Not because of more money—just more time.

Time in the market is not just valuable, it's the whole game.

Which row did you land on—and did it surprise you?

10/08/2026

This is a hypothetical example and is not representative of any specific investment or combination of investments. Illustration assumes Early Investor contributes $10,000 annually to a tax-deferred retirement account for ten years, while Late Investor contributes $10,000 annually for thirty years. Both accounts earn a hypothetical 6 percent annual rate of return. Consider your ability to make contributions over time before committing to a long-term strategy.

The early investor put in $100,000.
The late investor put in $300,000.

They ended up with nearly the same amount.

Let that sink in.

Starting early didn't just save money—it saved $200,000 in contributions. Same destination, a third of the effort. That's not a financial trick. That's time doing what money alone never can.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to start investing, this chart is your sign. Save this post and share it with someone who needs to see it.

10/07/2026

That yellow section? That's money you never saved, your money made it for you.

This is compound interest in action. Start with $1,000/year at a hypothetical 5 percent return, and by year 30, you've built nearly $70,000. But the real story is the yellow: Interest earning interest.

Year 1: almost no interest at all.
Year 30: the interest on your interest alone might cover a year of car payments (or more).

You don't need to invest more. You need to stay focused on your strategy. What's one financial habit you wish you'd started earlier? Drop it below. 👇

10/06/2026

There's a crossover moment every long-term investor experiences, and it can change how you think about money forever.

It's the point at which your total investment earnings exceed your total contributions, meaning your portfolio is now doing more work than you ever did.

As this chart shows, it doesn't happen overnight. In year 5, earnings are barely visible. But by year 25, earnings have pulled ahead.

The most powerful financial decision you can make isn't picking the right investment. It's staying committed to your strategy long enough to reach that crossover.

Where are you on this chart? Drop a year or decade in the comments.

10/05/2026

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10/02/2026

🎥 On today's Financial Friday with Sarah on WSAZ NewsChannel 3 Studio 3, we discussed why protecting your wealth is just as important as growing it. Insurance can help provide a financial safety net against unexpected events and play an important role in a comprehensive financial plan.

Check out the segment below:
https://www.wsaz.com/2026/10/02/financial-friday/

How to manage the financial scaries this spooky season.