Jessica Hinks, The Everyday Advisor

05/29/2026

Traveling keeps getting pricier and pricier! The average domestic flight is now $383, which is $89 more than last year!✈️

05/22/2026

Did you know that, according to a recent FINRA study, only 27% of U.S. adults can pass a basic financial literacy quiz? 💡

What's one financial concept you wish you'd learned sooner?🧠

05/20/2026

Did you miss it? My newest blog is out now!💡

If you grew up in the 90s like me, you might remember the movie Holes starring Shia LaBeouf. If you were also a book nerd like me, you knew it first as the award-winning novel by Louis Sachar.

The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy wrongly sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp where boys spend their days digging holes for “character building.”

Throughout the movie, there are flashbacks to history. We see numerous stories, but one is about the “Yelnats Curse.” This multi-generational cycle of financial ruin was triggered by a single broken promise.

This story is easily relatable if we let it be... Read more here:

If Only, If Only - The Everyday Advisor - Financial Planning Blog & Retirement Guide...

05/01/2026

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. How far it will go is still up for debate. But at its core, AI is just a tool. And like any tool, it can be incredibly effective when used correctly—and surprisingly harmful when it’s not.💡

In my newest blog, I'll be sharing a couple stories where it has both steered me wrong and my clients. 🧠 https://theeverydayadvisor.com/role-of-ai-in-finances/

05/01/2026

Retail sales increased by 1.7% in March, reflecting a pickup in consumer spending compared to the previous month. 💡

A significant portion of that increase was tied to higher fuel costs, with gas station sales rising notably during the period.

When excluding fuel, overall retail growth was more modest, which shows that while spending increased, much of it was driven by higher prices rather than a broad-based surge in purchasing activity.

✍️Other areas of retail saw more measured gains, including department stores, furniture, and online shopping, while restaurant spending remained relatively steady.

04/24/2026

Anyone else doing a double-take at the gas pump lately? Me too! Gas prices are now averaging $4.10 per gallon nationwide. While energy costs are up, the good news is the economy is still moving forward—just a bit slower than before!⛽

04/17/2026

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to rise, reaching a new milestone in recent estimates. A new analysis puts the total cost at approximately $303,000 through age 18, or about $16,800 per year on average. 💡

04/14/2026

Have your taxes done but aren't sure what your return means?

Most people think of their tax return as something to file away and forget. My fellow financial advisors and I at Hixon Zuercher look at it completely differently.

To us, a tax return is one of the most revealing financial documents you have; it tells a story. Not just about what happened last year, but about what might need to change going forward.

After reviewing hundreds of tax returns over the years, I’ve noticed something important…

The biggest opportunities aren’t usually hidden in complex strategies. They’re sitting in plain sight.

➡️ Read my newest blog! https://theeverydayadvisor.com/reviewing-tax-returns/

04/10/2026

Artemis II is heading back home! 🌍 Did you know it costs an estimated $4.1 billion to launch? That’s a lot of rocket fuel and brainpower!

04/03/2026

According to The National Retail Federation, 92% of American consumers are planning to purchase a candy of treat in celebration of Easter! What is your favorite easter candy? 🐇