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Picking the Best Rewards Credit Card for You: 2026’s Smart Approach

Ever feel like your credit card rewards are just buying you a cup of coffee when they should be funding a flight? You're not...
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15 Minute Monthly Financial Wellness Check In & Worksheet

Picking the Best Rewards Credit Card for You: 2026’s Smart Approach

Ever feel like your credit card rewards are just buying you a cup of coffee when they should be funding a flight? You're not...

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Picking the Best Rewards Credit Card for You: 2026’s Smart Approach

Ever feel like your credit card rewards are just buying you a cup of coffee when they should be funding a flight? You're not...

15 Minute Monthly Financial Wellness Check In & Worksheet

Last week a client sat across from me and said something I hear at least twice a month. She had no idea where her...

Psychology Backed Financial Goals Worksheet. Behavior Meets Strategy

In my 25+ years as a financial planner, I've learned a powerful truth: the clients who succeeded weren't the ones with the most complex...

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Picking the Best Rewards Credit Card for You: 2026’s Smart Approach

Michael Ryan
Ever feel like your credit card rewards are just buying you a cup of coffee when they should be funding a flight? You're not...

15 Minute Monthly Financial Wellness Check In & Worksheet

Michael Ryan
Last week a client sat across from me and said something I hear at least twice a month. She had no idea where her...

Psychology Backed Financial Goals Worksheet. Behavior Meets Strategy

Michael Ryan
In my 25+ years as a financial planner, I've learned a powerful truth: the clients who succeeded weren't the ones with the most complex...

Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps Revisited. An Advisor’s 2026 Take

Michael Ryan
A retired nurse in Tampa sits across from me, her credit card statement spread out like evidence of a crime she didn't mean to...

What Credit Score Do You Start At? What It Means & Why It Matters in 2026

Michael Ryan
"Michael, what credit score do you start at?" It's a question I've heard from hundreds of young adults and new arrivals over three decades....

The 15/3 Credit Hack: Fad, Fiction, or Fast Track to a Better Score? A Planner Exposes the Truth.

Michael Ryan
Alright, Michael Ryan here, and let's talk about something that’s been buzzing all over social media: the "15/3 credit hack." You've likely seen the videos. Someone...

Rich vs. Wealthy: The #1 Financial Difference You Need to Know

Michael Ryan
Are you aiming for real financial success, or just a bigger paycheck? Many people use "rich" and "wealthy" like they're twins, but as a...

Financial Coach Match: Find Your 2025 Finance Guru

Michael Ryan
Overwhelmed by Money Advice? The Right Coach is Your Secret Weapon. Let's be brutally honest. You're bombarded. TikTok "gurus" promising overnight riches, conflicting advice from...

Your Financial X-Ray: How to Create a Net Worth Statement in 2025 (and Actually Use It!)

Michael Ryan
Feeling like your finances are a tangled mess you'd rather ignore? You're not alone. A shocking 68% of Americans couldn't cover a $400 emergency expense without...

Six Figures: Still a Dream or Just a Bigger Paycheck With More Problems? 2025 Reality Check  

Michael Ryan
So, "six figures salary." The phrase alone can conjure images of success, stability, maybe even a touch of luxury. If you've searched for...

What is a Liquid Asset? Michael Ryan’s Clear Guide to Financial Readiness

Michael Ryan
Ever wondered how fast you could get your hands on cash if life hit the fan today? If that question makes your stomach drop,...

Best Rocket Money Alternatives 2025 – Planner’s Review

Michael Ryan
Alright, let's have a frank conversation. You've likely landed here because Rocket Money, despite its slick ads promising to be your financial superhero, might...
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