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What Really Happens When You File a Tax Extension

And what it actually means for your money, your stress, and your plan

Kevin Murray

Apr 5, 2026

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7 min read

The Smartest Way to Invest for Your Kids Just Changed

What parents need to know about custodial accounts, taxes, and new child investment options

Kevin Murray

Mar 30, 2026

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8 min read

I asked for $5,000 more... and they pulled the offer. Best thing that could’ve happened to me.

What a frustrating interview process taught me about value, direction, and betting on yourself

Kevin Murray

Mar 29, 2026

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8 min read

The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and How It Destroys Your Finances

Social pressure, lifestyle creep, and the quiet decisions that keep families stuck

Kevin Murray

Your Kid’s First Job Could Change Their Financial Life Forever

Mar 22, 2026

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7 min read

Your Kid’s First Job Could Change Their Financial Life Forever

Help your teen land their first job, save their first $5,000, and open their first investment account with a simple, step-by-step plan that builds lifelong money skills.

Kevin Murray

Mar 16, 2026

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8 min read

Your kids may never see your bank account, but they notice every reaction you have to money.

Why your tone, body language, and reactions to bills shape your child’s financial future more than any savings account you open for them

Kevin Murray

Mar 10, 2026

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7 min read

How to Teach Investing Without Talking About Stocks

Practical ways to teach kids compounding, ownership, and patience without overwhelming them with financial jargon

Kevin Murray

Mar 8, 2026

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8 min read

The Emotional ROI of an Emergency Fund

Why the biggest return on your emergency savings is not financial, it is psychological stability and better decision making

Kevin Murray

Mar 6, 2026

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7 min read

How Conflict in the Middle East Could Impact the U.S. Economy and Stock Market

Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East can ripple through oil prices, inflation, and investor sentiment. Here’s how escalating tensions may impact the U.S. economy and stock market.

Kevin Murray

Mar 5, 2026

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8 min read

The 10 Year Money Vision Exercise Every Family Should Do

A simple framework to imagine your life a decade from now, then reverse engineer the financial habits to get there

Kevin Murray

Feb 18, 2026

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8 min read

Why We Make Dumb Money Decisions Even When We Know Better

Why do we make bad money decisions even when we know better? Learn the psychology and behavioral science behind financial mistakes, and how to build systems that protect your family’s wealth.

Kevin Murray

Trump Accounts Explained for Parents, What They Are, How They Work, and What the $250 Dell Money Really Means

Jan 30, 2026

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7 min read

Trump Accounts Explained for Parents, What They Are, How They Work, and What the $250 Dell Money Really Means

Trump Accounts explained for parents, learn what they are, how to open one through your tax return, how the $1,000 federal seed and $250 Dell funding work, and how to avoid scams.

Kevin Murray

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What Really Happens When You File a Tax Extension

The Smartest Way to Invest for Your Kids Just Changed

I asked for $5,000 more... and they pulled the offer. Best thing that could’ve happened to me.

The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and How It Destroys Your Finances

Your Kid’s First Job Could Change Their Financial Life Forever

Your kids may never see your bank account, but they notice every reaction you have to money.

How to Teach Investing Without Talking About Stocks

The Emotional ROI of an Emergency Fund

How Conflict in the Middle East Could Impact the U.S. Economy and Stock Market

The 10 Year Money Vision Exercise Every Family Should Do

Why We Make Dumb Money Decisions Even When We Know Better

Trump Accounts Explained for Parents, What They Are, How They Work, and What the $250 Dell Money Really Means

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