Financial Planning

Vase of purple flowers on table for a post about being an executor.

Being an Executor: A Cautionary Tale

November 6, 2025

When my mom passed away, her estate was in good shape—or so we thought. A small oversight turned into a big headache. This post shares a personal story about serving as executor, what went wrong, and the simple steps that could’ve made things easier for everyone involved.

An apple pie for a post about allowance and allocations for family members.

Slice The Pie: Why Every Family Needs Allocations, Not Allowances

October 24, 2025

Allowances sound childish. Allocations sound empowering. That one shift changed our marriage. By giving every family member their own Òslice of the pie,Ó we ended years of financial tug-of-war. ItÕs not about controlÑitÕs about freedom, respect, and learning how to manage money without losing your mind.