We’ve all been there. You’re scrambling to get to school pickup on time because you refuse to be that  parent whose kid is sitting in the office with a backpack and a juice box waiting for rescue. Yep. That was me this week. And as if that wasn’t defeating enough, Sawyer then hits me with: “Mommy… who picks me up if you get stuck at work forever?” Sir, please. I’m five minutes late and just trying to survive Tuesday. But his question was a good reminder: most parents of young

In this week’s blog, I’m sharing a popular scam that targets older adults this year that you and your parents need to be aware of, plus tips for staying protected. Let's dive in... “Hi Aaron, it’s Gav with Hardship Relief Program. We tried reaching you at your home and did not hear back… I’m not sure if you’ve spoken to an assigned agent yet, but I do see that you’re pre-approved for our Hardship Program. So, what I’m going to do is keep this in a pending status. Please give

Consider this analogy: you hire the lowest bidder to fix your leaky roof. Initially, the work appears satisfactory—the leak is patched, the price is reasonable, and you feel good about the money saved. But when the next storm arrives, water pours in, drywall buckles, and mold sets in. Suddenly, you're not just fixing a small leak—you're replacing insulation, tearing out walls, and repairing the foundation. You may even lose irreplaceable valuables. The "cheap" fix ends up cos