VIE Wealth Management

08/26/2026

Before retiring early, take a look at the cold, hard facts.

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

07/29/2026

August has a strange track record of delivering market surprises—this chart shows just how many major events have happened during this one month. I’m not sharing it to make anyone nervous, but as a reminder that the unexpected is exactly why we build a plan before the market gives us a reason to panic.

07/14/2026

When stock prices drop, some investors start asking "shoulda, woulda, coulda” questions about whether to remain invested. But as 2025 illustrates, market timing can be very expensive even if it means missing just a few days.

06/19/2026

This piece guides readers through placing financial pillars in place, sustaining financial well-being or creating wealth.

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

06/12/2026

When are you taking your Social Security benefits? Considering the timing can help maximize your benefit.

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

06/09/2026

We spend so much time waiting until we feel ready.

Ready to make a change.

Ready to have the conversation.

Ready to start planning.

But clarity doesn't come before action.

It comes from taking that first step.

You don't need to have everything figured out.

You just need to know what's important to you and be willing to start moving toward it.

The future isn't something that happens to us.

It's something we create, one decision at a time.

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by my table at Warrior Ruck this past weekend. Whether you grabbed a water, a koozie, said hello, shared your story, walked a few miles, or completed the full ruck, I appreciated every conversation and connection throughout the day.

This year’s theme was ENDURE, and I don’t think there could have been a more fitting word. Endure the miles. Endure the challenges. Endure for the people beside you. And most importantly, endure through the struggles that so many veterans and first responders face every day.

I’m especially proud of my husband and the incredible group of volunteers, neighbors, VFW members, friends, and supporters who dedicate so much time and energy to making this event happen. Most people only see the event itself, but there’s a lot of work behind the scenes before the first walker arrives and long after the last one leaves.

Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, sponsored, or simply showed up to support the mission. Events like this remind me how strong this community really is. 🫶🏻🇺🇸🪖

06/01/2026

05/12/2026

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. 👇

04/08/2026

Who qualifies? How much is it? We answer key questions.