Paying off debt is usually framed as a math problem. But if you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or ashamed while looking at your balances you already know that debt is emotional.

And that’s OK.

The good news? There are multiple ways to tackle debt, and you don’t have to choose the “smartest” method. Y...

This past weekend, Piggy Bank Pathways reached an extraordinary milestone as our founder and CEO, Dr. Darla Bishop, not only participated in but won Warrior Rising's Saluting Her Service 2025 event in Washington, D.C. The event was a powerful celebration of innovation, resilience, and the remarkable...

You’re not imagining it, trips to the grocery store are getting more and more expensive.

Between lunchbox items to “I gotta feed them something” drive-thru runs, food is one of the fastest-rising expenses in most households.

I want to make sure you know that…

You can save money on food without sa...

High school is full of big moments—football games, prom, college visits, scholarship wins, and all the “firsts” and “lasts.”

But what most families don’t talk about is this:

High school costs add up.

And if you’re not ready, those expenses can sneak up and throw your budget off track.

This isn’t...

Let’s be honest: back-to-school season hits like a freight train.

New routines, supply lists, last-minute fees, sports, groceries, daycare, work deadlines—it’s a lot. And while your kid may be settling into a classroom routine, your wallet might still be reeling from summer’s final swipe.

That’s w...

We know your inbox is full—and your brain probably is too.

That’s why, starting this week, our emails are getting a refresh.

Instead of long newsletters that try to say all the things, we’re breaking it up into two simple, powerful messages each week. One for clarity + action, and one for inspirat...

I’ve always loved the energy of back-to-school season. Fresh notebooks, fresh goals, and maybe… a little fresh stress.

Whether you’re sending a kindergartener to their first day or prepping a college student for move-in weekend, this time of year often comes with a long list and a short fuse on you...

I’m turning 40 this week.

If you’d told me at 20—or even 30—where my life would be today, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. I’m raising kind kids, building a mission-driven business, helping people change their financial futures, and learning to live with more peace and purpose.

I’m not perfec...

Let’s talk about one of the most important—and most avoided—money conversations out there:

👉🏽 What’s the plan if something happens to Mom or Dad?

For many of us in our 30s and 40s, the financial conversation we’re not having is the one that matters most. Our parents are getting older, their needs ...

Here’s the truth: I love a good vacation.

I also know how fast a “budget-friendly” family trip can spiral into something that costs more than a month’s rent and leaves everyone exhausted.

The goal isn’t just to go somewhere. It’s to come back feeling recharged, not regretful—financially and emotio...

Graduation season always makes me a little emotional. Whether you're the one tossing your cap or you're cheering for someone who is, this moment is huge.

If college is the next stop on your journey (or your child’s), you’re likely juggling excitement and anxiety—especially when it comes to money.

Being a military spouse means being a master of reinvention.

On average, military families move every 2.7 years—and with every new duty station, I’ve had to rebuild: my network, my child care plan, my community… and my career identity.

I wasn’t just switching jobs—I was constantly re-evaluating wh...