Kevin Murray, MSAT, EA, CLU, ChFC
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Day 7: Budgeting on Autopilot: Let Technology Do the Heavy Lifting
You’ve got a lot going on—work, family, laundry that never folds itself. Who has time to sit down every month and manually pay bills or transfer money into savings? (Answer: Not you.) Enter the magical world of automation, where your… Continue reading
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Day 6: The $0 Day Challenge: Can You Really Survive a Day Without Spending?
Let’s face it, spending money is as easy as breathing. Tap, swipe, click—it’s almost second nature. But here’s a wild idea: what if, for just one glorious day, you spent absolutely nothing? Sounds terrifying, right? Like accidentally leaving your phone… Continue reading
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Should You Let AI Manage Your Finances?
The rise of artificial intelligence has been nothing short of extraordinary. It can write poetry, diagnose illnesses, and even generate memes faster than your teenager can scroll past them. But the big question on everyone’s mind is: Should you trust… Continue reading
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The Great Subscription Purge: Save Money Now
Ah, subscriptions. They start out so innocent, don’t they? A free trial here, a “limited-time discount” there. Next thing you know, you’re paying for 12 streaming platforms when you only watch two, a meal kit you haven’t cooked in months,… Continue reading
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Day 4: Weekly Spending Limits: Because Your Wallet Deserves a Breather
Picture this: You’re out and about, just minding your own business, when suddenly, that adorable coffee shop beckons. “Treat yourself!” whispers your inner voice. Then comes the boutique, the bookstore, and, oh look, a pop-up taco truck! Before you know… Continue reading
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Day 3: The 50/30/20 Rule: Because Your Money Needs Boundaries Too
Ah, money management. It’s like trying to train a golden retriever puppy—it’s cute in theory, but in practice, it’s all over the place. That’s where the 50/30/20 rule comes in. It’s the financial equivalent of obedience school, giving your dollars… Continue reading
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Day 2: Budgeting 101: Assign Every Dollar a Job (Because Money Should Work Harder Than You Do)
Let’s face it: budgeting can sound about as exciting as watching paint dry. But if you’ve ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Where did it all go?”—this one’s for you. Spoiler alert: your money didn’t run away. It… Continue reading
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Day 1: Where Did All My Money Go? The Art of Tracking Your Spending Without Crying
Ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Wait…did someone rob me?!” Only to realize, nope, it was just you, fueled by late-night cravings, impulse buys, and that totally necessary Amazon order for a cat fountain (even though you don’t… Continue reading
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The Ultimate Guide to Health Insurance: Decoding HMOs, PPOs, EPOs, and HDHPs
So, it’s that time of year again – health insurance enrollment. Maybe you’ve got that email reminding you to “choose your plan,” and now you’re staring blankly at acronyms like HMO, PPO, EPO, and HDHP. If it sounds more like… Continue reading
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Frightening Finances: How to Scare Away Halloween Money Woes
Read more here: https://the-money-dad.beehiiv.com/subscribe Halloween—when ghosts and ghouls take to the streets and candy sales rival the GDP of small countries. While most people are thinking of creative costumes and pumpkin-spiced everything, there’s another horror lurking in the shadows: Halloween… Continue reading