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06/02/2026

Not the budget to kill the landscape idea! 🤣👀

06/01/2026

📊 Mid-Year Check-In: How Are Your Financial Goals Going?

Now is the perfect time to check in and see what kind of progress you’re making on the goals you set at the beginning of the year.

A few reminders:

✅ We set small goals for a reason. Small wins create momentum. Take a few minutes to look back and celebrate the progress you’ve made so far. Hopefully those wins make you even hungrier for the second half of the year.

✅ If things have gone sideways, that’s okay too. This is a great opportunity to reassess. If a goal is no longer realistic, adjust it. Goals that feel impossible don’t motivate us—they discourage us. Make sure your goals are still achievable and give yourself opportunities to create those small wins we talk about so often.

✅ Life changes. Maybe you were saving for a new car, but now you’re thinking about growing your family. Maybe priorities have shifted. That’s normal. Financial goals should align with the life you’re living today, not the life you were planning six months ago.

Remember, personal finance is a journey. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. Keep adjusting, keep moving forward, and keep working toward the life you truly want.

05/29/2026

This one money habit will change the game in your finances.. trust us!

05/28/2026

The Austin Wealth Solutions crew had a great memorial day weekend! Such a fun time at the Shreve parade. 🇺🇲

05/27/2026

Building financial momentum is one of the biggest parts of improving your finances.

The reality is, if it took years to get into financial stress, it’s probably going to take time to work your way out of it too — and that’s okay. Real progress happens step by step.

Small wins matter.
Small habits matter.
Small progress compounds over time into big results.

That’s why creating achievable goals is so important. When your goals are realistic and manageable, you build confidence and stay motivated along the journey.

Sometimes that means focusing on paying off the smallest debt first just to create that emotional win and momentum to keep going. Those little victories help you stay encouraged when the process feels long.

And when those wins happen — celebrate them.
You’re making progress.
You’re building better habits.
You’re improving your future.

Financial freedom doesn’t happen overnight, but every small step forward matters. Keep going 💰

05/26/2026

The cost of waiting to get serious about your finances is more expensive than most people realize.

Every month you delay saving, investing, or paying off debt is a missed opportunity for growth. Time is one of the biggest assets you have when it comes to building wealth — and the sooner you start, even in a small way, the easier it becomes to create financial freedom over time.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to begin.

Start now, not later.

05/22/2026

Below is a link to our latest blog post where we discuss tips for retiring early. Enjoy!

Cody Austin April 16, 2026 Why the Stock Market Is Rebounding Despite the War in Iran Cody Austin April 16, 2026 At first glance, it feels backwards. You hear about ongoing conflict involving Iran, rising tensions in the Middle East, and the potential for disruption in global oil supply. Normally, t...

05/21/2026

I’ve noticed more and more people lately are living paycheck to paycheck.

Just enough money to get by.
No real savings.
And one emergency away from feeling completely overwhelmed.

The hard part is when emergencies happen — and they WILL happen — that’s when financial stress really starts to spiral:
• Credit cards get maxed out
• Personal loans start stacking up
• Emotional decisions replace smart financial habits

That’s exactly why emergency funds matter so much.

Whether it’s:
🚗 A car repair or deductible
🏠 A roof or window replacement
🩺 A medical expense
💼 Or an unexpected loss of income

Life happens. And without some kind of cushion, it can completely derail your finances.

That’s why building an emergency fund should be one of the top priorities in your financial plan. Ideally, we want 3–6 months of expenses saved, but even starting with a small cushion can make a huge difference while you’re paying off debt and getting your finances in order.

Start small:
✔️ Sell a few items around the house
✔️ Create a simple budget
✔️ Cut one unnecessary expense
✔️ Put aside even $20–$50 at a time

The goal is to create breathing room so every unexpected expense doesn’t feel like a financial emergency.

Small steps today create financial peace tomorrow 💭

05/20/2026

Your summer budget isn’t optional ☀️💸

Summer has a way of sneaking up on us… vacations, weekend plans, eating out, kids’ activities, and all the little extras add up fast. That’s why having a summer budget matters.

Take a few minutes now to plan ahead for what’s coming instead of reacting in the moment later. When you give your money a plan, you get to enjoy your summer without the stress.

That’s what financial freedom feels like. 🙌

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05/20/2026

What a privilege this has been!

A huge thank you to West Holmes Alum Cody Austin from Austin Wealth Solutions for his generous donation of his book: “Your Financial Freedom: Find Freedom and Thrive". We are excited to share that all graduating seniors received a copy at Graduation Practice last week!