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Financial terms a lot of folks pretend to understand: net worth.It’s simply everything you own minus everything you owe,...
11/03/2026

Financial terms a lot of folks pretend to understand: net worth.

It’s simply everything you own minus everything you owe, and it’s one of the clearest snapshots you can take of where you stand. Your paycheck shows what’s coming in, but your net worth shows what you’re actually building, and watching it move in the right direction over time is a pretty great feeling. The tricky part for most people is pulling it all together, from old accounts and loan balances to figuring out what to count and what to leave off.

If you’ve never figured out yours, I’m always happy to sit down and work through it with you.

With Halloween on Saturday, I’ve got a scary story for you. It was a quiet night on base. Years earlier, a tiny baby had...
10/29/2026

With Halloween on Saturday, I’ve got a scary story for you.

It was a quiet night on base. Years earlier, a tiny baby had come home from the hospital, and everyone said, “We’ve got plenty of time to save for college.” Then the years flew by. PCS after PCS. New schools, new friends, new zip codes. And every year, the plan was the same: “We’ll start next year.” Then one day, a thick envelope showed up in the mailbox. The acceptance letter! The whole family cheered. Then they turned the page and saw the cost of the first semester.

Somewhere in the distance, the ghost of “we’ll start next year” let out a long, slow howl.

Thankfully, this story doesn’t need a horror movie ending. A little planning now, even between moves and deployments, can turn that envelope into something your family celebrates instead of something it dreads.

Let’s write a happier ending to the story by scheduling an appointment.



First Command Financial Services, Inc. and its related entities are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the U.S. Armed Forces.

Sweet treats are coming soon, and this guy is already suited up for a dive. With Halloween just a few days away, the can...
10/27/2026

Sweet treats are coming soon, and this guy is already suited up for a dive.

With Halloween just a few days away, the candy bowls are being filled, the costumes are coming together, and my kids are already counting down the days until they can fill their buckets. I’m already bracing for the sugar rush that comes with it, but the giggles and excitement make it all worth it.

Here’s to a sweet week ahead!

Today, we recognize the strength and sacrifice of those who serve far from home and the loved ones who stand behind them...
10/26/2026

Today, we recognize the strength and sacrifice of those who serve far from home and the loved ones who stand behind them.

Happy  !My kids made a new friend this summer. He’s a little taller than the rest of us. At the rate they’re growing, th...
10/23/2026

Happy !

My kids made a new friend this summer. He’s a little taller than the rest of us. At the rate they’re growing, they might catch up to him someday.

They both walked away convinced he was the coolest thing they’d ever seen. I can’t really argue.

Every family has a trip on the “someday” list.For us, it’s the kind of vacation the kids will still be talking about yea...
10/20/2026

Every family has a trip on the “someday” list.

For us, it’s the kind of vacation the kids will still be talking about years from now. The older they get, the more places we want to take them.

Trips like that don’t just happen. They happen because someone planned for them, setting a little aside along the way so the money’s there when it’s time to book.

If you’ve got a someday trip of your own, I’m always happy to help you turn it into a real plan.

Me: “Okay, everybody, big smiles!”My crew: 🙁Turns out you can plan just about everything for a family outing except the ...
10/17/2026

Me: “Okay, everybody, big smiles!”

My crew: 🙁

Turns out you can plan just about everything for a family outing except the facial expressions.

Still one of my favorite pictures from the summer.

Financial terms a lot of folks pretend to understand: DiversificationBuilding a card tower looks easy until you’re the o...
10/14/2026

Financial terms a lot of folks pretend to understand: Diversification

Building a card tower looks easy until you’re the one placing the next card. Put too much weight on one spot and the whole thing starts to wobble. Spread it out, and it has a much better chance of standing.

That’s the basic idea behind diversification. Rather than resting everything on one investment, you spread things out so one shaky card doesn’t decide how the whole tower holds up.

The right mix depends on your goals and your timeline. Not sure what your plan is resting on? I’m always happy to sit down and talk it through.

Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy! ⚓Today, we honor the sailors whose honor, courage, and commitment continue to protect o...
10/13/2026

Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy! ⚓

Today, we honor the sailors whose honor, courage, and commitment continue to protect our Nation and defend freedom around the world.

Happy  !With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder, I find myself missing summer. No school, long sunny...
10/09/2026

Happy !

With the days getting shorter and the nights getting colder, I find myself missing summer. No school, long sunny evenings, and full days with these two.

Summer will always be my favorite season, but I can't complain too much. The Christmas decorations are already showing up in stores, and around here that means the countdown is officially on.

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