Wish, Dream, Plan, Do

06/09/2026

If you had no credit card payments, student loan payments, or car payments, what would you do with all that extra money??

06/08/2026

If you're struggling with finances and feeling like you're failing, read the statistics in the first photo carefully.
It shows that you are not alone. People often think that they're the only ones behind, the only ones who are stressed out and lose sleep worrying about covering their bills.
The truth is more Americans feel the same as you than you realize. It's just that no one wants to talk about it.

But God talks about. The Bible has more verses on money than faith and prayer combined! God gives us clear instruction on how we should use the income we've been blessed with. He doesn't want us fearful but to live in peace. And it starts with financial peace.

Pastor Aaron with Radiant Church had a great sermon today on Money Issues. I urge you to check it out on YouTube.

05/31/2026

05/25/2026

It's hard to wish someone a "happy" Memorial Day when you remember the reason for today.
It's not about the extra day off, the big sales, or even the BBQs.
I am grateful for our beautiful country, flaws and all. And I am grateful for the men, women, and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

05/23/2026

Holiday weekends are a popular time for stores to have sales. By promoting big savings during a short time period, stores create a sense of urgency in buyers to act quickly.
Never buy anything because you're feeling the pressure of a time-sensitive sale or fear of missing out. Before making any purchase, you should always make sure that the item suits your needs and is within your budget (and of course, you can pay in full - never finance).
These holiday sales events can be a really great way to save money if you already had a need (not buying just because there is a sale), you planned ahead and can make a calm, rational decision.

05/17/2026

It doesn't get any better than having fun while supporting local charities!
We have four great events scheduled throughout June. Put them in your calendar and buy your tickets now!

DID YOU HEAR?! Tickets NOW ON SALE!

As of today, you can purchase your tickets and support two amazing charities in June alongside us - ECHO Emergency Care Help Organization and Forgotten Angels as we fundraise for them through the VFCC Honorary Mayor Race.

Use this link to find all ticket information and purchase: https://linktr.ee/ChrisForMayor

or visit facebook.com/ChrisforMayor2026/events

See you there!

05/02/2026

My heart is broken for the employees at Spirit Airlines, but especially the pilots.

I became a financial coach because I know what it means to be an aviation family with high highs and low lows.
After years of building a career with furloughs, layoffs, and the required pay cut every time you wanted to move up, all while carrying debt and trying to do what's best for your family I knew something had to change.
I have survived several mergers and furloughs. And its hard to make those tough decisions of moving on to bigger and better jobs when the first year or two came with such a salary decreased. But short term sacrifices were necessary in order to make big dreams come true.

We had to get out of debt! We made a lot of sacrifices for a long time to get there, but the peace and freedom it brought was worth it.
The freedom of knowing you are in control of your future and finances makes these moments like today a little easier to face.

I am offering half price financial coaching services to any Spirit pilot who wants help with monthly budgeting, learning which bills to prioritize, getting creative with limited income, how to pay down debt and make any savings last as long as possible. I have been in your shoes, I know how scary it is to be faced with a sudden loss of a job and having to start over. But you don't have to go through it alone.

You're all in my prayers

04/28/2026

When making May's budget, remember Mother's Day is on the 10th!
This is also a friendly reminder to all the men out there to start shopping for the moms in your life.

Top things moms want:
- mani/pedi
- massage (the professional kind)
- jewelry

More budget friendly gifts:
- let them sleep in
- do all the cooking
- clean the house
- go for a family walk or picnic
- take the kids and leave her alone for several hours (this one is my personal favorite)

04/22/2026

I truly believe that being Earth friendly is also being budget friendly!
Follow the 5R's:
~ Refuse what you don't need (save you money)
~ Reduce what you use (saves you money)
~ Reuse what you have (saves you money)
~ Repair what breaks (cheaper than buying new and saves you money)
~ Recycle the rest