Does your wallet need a spot? An emergency fund is the key to getting through tough times. This week’s workout: Save for Emergencies Be ready when things go sideways. From …
Author: Steve Georgoulakis, CFP®
Spend Less Than You Earn
New year, new you! Cut “empty calories” from your budget. This week’s workout: Spend Less Than You Earn Count calories in your budget, by tallying dollars coming in and going …
Have a Financial Game Plan
Happy New Year! It’s time for healthier finances… and a wealthier you. This week’s workout: Have a Financial Game Plan Start your financial training regimen with an honest assessment of …
The USAA Educational Foundation Wins Three Telly Awards®!
We are thrilled to announce that the USAA Educational Foundation (USAAEF) has won three prestigious Telly Awards for our educational video series, Home Buying HQ. This recognition highlights our commitment …
New Cars Are Expensive, Here’s What You Can Do About It
Stop me if you’ve heard this one already, but new cars are expensive, and it’s a terrible time to buy one, so don’t do it! That’s probably prudent guidance given …
A Time Traveler’s Guide to Retirement
Over the years, we’ve all learned some valuable lessons from watching sci-fi movies, but none as important as the sacred rule of time travel: never alter a single thing when …
Back-to-School on a Budget: Schooling Your Teens
Want to feel old? Go back-to-school shopping with your teen like I recently did. You’ll learn the latest fashion trends, hairstyles, and lingo to make the upcoming school year a …
Credit Card Debt – The Struggle Is Real
It’s OK to struggle with high-interest rate credit card debt, but it’s not OK to stay that way. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 20 years of experience, I’ve …





