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Breanne Neely: Feb 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Ever wondered why financial goals feel like trying to solve a thousand-piece puzzle in the dark? For many of us, aligning our daily money habits with distant objectives like retirement or homeownership seems impossibly complex.
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Breanne Neely: Feb 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know the average household experiences at least three significant bill spikes each year? Yet most of us react as if they’re rare financial...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Ever wondered why your carefully planned budget still leaves you with unexpected financial headaches? The culprit might be as simple as not having a...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 9, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that the average American spends over 2 hours per week just managing basic financial tasks? That’s more than 100 hours annually; time...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 6, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that couples who regularly discuss money are twice as likely to report "very happy" relationships? It's true: financial harmony isn't...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 5, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that Americans spent over $26 billion on Valentine's Day in 2023? That's roughly $193 per person celebrating the holiday. Yet beneath...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 4, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that the average household sees a 30% increase in utility costs during winter months? Yet despite this predictable pattern, many of us...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 3, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Ever wondered why money conversations make your palms sweat? A whopping 72% of couples report financial tension as a major relationship stressor. Yet...
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Breanne Neely: Feb 2, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Did you know that 65% of couples argue about money more than any other topic? It's the financial elephant in the room that many partnerships try to...
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Breanne Neely: Jan 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM
Ever notice how financial advice makes budgeting sound like a diet? "Just stick to it and you'll succeed!" Yet for many of us, traditional budgeting...