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Kevin Murray

Jul 29, 2026

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3 min read

The $75K Trap: Why Decent Money Still Feels Tight

Making $75,000 a year should feel like progress. So why does it still feel like survival?

Jul 24, 2026

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1 min read

5 Random Thoughts This Friday-July 24, 2026

A few things I've been thinking about this week...

Jul 17, 2026

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4 min read

The Tax Mistake That Could Cost Your Family Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Most people obsess over what they earn. Wealthy families obsess over what they keep.

Jul 4, 2026

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4 min read

The Declaration of Financial Independence

This Fourth of July, declare independence from debt, paycheck-to-paycheck living, and money stress.

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

I've Coached Over 100 Families on Their Finances. Here's What 90% of Them Were Doing Wrong Before They Fixed It.

The good news? None of these mistakes require you to make six figures to overcome.

Jun 21, 2026

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4 min read

The Greatest Financial Gift My Dad Ever Gave Me Had Nothing to Do With Money

Sometimes the most important lessons come from seeing what not to do

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

When Did Going to a Concert Cost as Much as a Vacation?

How to decide when expensive experiences are worth it, and when they're just draining your future

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Stop Spending: The Fastest Way to Save Money This Month

Sometimes the best financial strategy isn’t making more money. It’s simply stopping the leaks.

Jun 5, 2026

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3 min read

The Best Financial Decision You’ll Ever Make Is Choosing the Right Partner

Your marriage impacts your money more than almost any investment ever will

Jun 4, 2026

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3 min read

I Audited a Family Addicted to Amazon

What started as “just a few packages” was quietly draining thousands from their future

May 29, 2026

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4 min read

The Step-by-Step Financial Guide Every New Grad Needs

What to do with your money in your 20s so you don’t spend your 30s fixing mistakes

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

The $75K Trap: Why Decent Money Still Feels Tight

Making $75,000 a year should feel like progress. So why does it still feel like survival?

May 24, 2026

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3 min read

The Disney Vacation Trap

When “making memories” quietly turns into years of financial stress

May 19, 2026

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3 min read

Why Creativity Is Your Secret Weapon for a Side Hustle

How thinking outside the box can boost your income (without overwhelming your schedule)

May 16, 2026

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3 min read

A Six-Figure Income With No Margin Is Just High-Income Stress

Why earning more doesn’t automatically create peace, freedom, or stability

May 15, 2026

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3 min read

If Losing One Paycheck Would Wreck Your Life, You Don’t Have a Budget, You Have a Survival Plan

And millions of families are living this reality without realizing how fragile it is

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to $10K Saved in 6 Months

The simple system that turns chaos into control

May 13, 2026

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2 min read

7 Harsh Truths About Money No One Tells Parents

These might sting, but ignoring them costs your family everything

May 1, 2026

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3 min read

11 “Normal” Money Habits That Are Keeping You Broke

You’ve been told these are smart... they’re not

Apr 30, 2026

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3 min read

12 Ways You’re Accidentally Teaching Your Kids to Be Broke

It’s not what you say... it’s what you model

Apr 28, 2026

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2 min read

8 Income Streams Every Dad Should Build (Even With a Full-Time Job)

One paycheck is the riskiest strategy you can have

Apr 26, 2026

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3 min read

6 Money Rules That Actually Change Your Life

Simple principles that create stability, growth, and long-term freedom

Apr 24, 2026

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4 min read

If You Die Without a Plan, Your Family Pays the Price

The real cost of not having your financial life organized, and how to fix it

Apr 23, 2026

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3 min read

How the Wealthy Protect What They Build

And what everyday families can learn from it without overcomplicating everything

Apr 14, 2026

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7 min read

What Really Happens When You File a Tax Extension

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

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