Blue Ridge Wealth

09/28/2026

Inflation and the rising cost of living are making it harder for some retirees to stay retired.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of working in retirement and how to determine if going back to work is right for you.

09/24/2026

The fall season is meant for football, but it’s also a great time to take a closer look at your finances.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV sharing money tips to help keep your finances healthy through the end of the year.

09/17/2026

We all want the best for our children, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own financial future.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to discuss the rising cost of youth sports and share tips to help parents balance giving their kids a great sporting experience while also staying money smart.

09/14/2026

Retirement should not be driven by fear or by trying to predict the market's next move. It should be based on preparation, spending needs and risk management.

In his latest Kiplinger article, wealth planner John Vandergriff shares what makes early retirement possible and how you can manage risk leading up to retirement.

Record market highs can present an opportunity to retire earlier than planned, provided your strategy relies on spending control, risk management and more.

09/03/2026

Credit cards are an easy way to pay for things when you don’t have cash on hand, but more Americans are becoming reliant on them, leading to debt that can quickly spiral out of control.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV with tips to help you pay down your debt and stay debt-free.

08/25/2026

Good financial habits start early and start at home.

Children who see good household financial habits typically emulate them when they grow up, those who don't do the opposite.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share simple ways parents can help instill good financial habits with their kids.

08/13/2026

There’s no way of getting around it: inflation will impact your retirement.

But there is a way to plan for rising costs without sacrificing your desired lifestyle.

In his latest Kiplinger article, wealth planner John Vandergriff shares his tips for inflation-proofing your retirement without cutting costs.

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/inflation-proof-your-retirement-without-cutting-costs

Kiplinger

There are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want.

08/10/2026

If you’re thinking about having kids, you better start saving now!

A new study found it costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth through their 18th birthday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to share how families can manage growing expenses without sacrificing long-term financial goals.

08/05/2026

Many people think an estate plan is only for the wealthy, but you don't have to own the Biltmore Estate to consider what makes an effective estate plan.

Lead wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share what you need to consider and where most people go wrong in designing and implementing their plan.

07/16/2026

Retirees could see their Social Security benefits cut by more than 20% if the program’s trust fund becomes insolvent, which projections say could be by 2032.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to discuss the future of Social Security and how you can optimize your benefits.