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Snowball or Avalanche? How to Pay Off Debt Based on Who You Are, Not Just What You Owe avalanche budgeting debt management financial goals financial literacy snowball Sep 22, 2025

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...

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Changing Financial Futures: Dr. Darla Bishop's Triumph at Warrior Rising 2025 children family finance financial literacy financial wellness gratitude military spouse piggybank pathways warrior rising Sep 18, 2025

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...

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529 Day: Why I Call My Daughter My Not-So-Broke Bestie 529 plan college savings education savings family finance financial goals financial literacy financial wellness May 29, 2025

Every May 29th, we celebrate 529 Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about 529 plans, one of the most powerful (and underused) tools for building a child’s educational future.

As a public health expert, financial wellness strategist, and mom, I know the ripple effects education—and student de...

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