Aug 23, 2026
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5 min read
Most people auto-renew their benefits without reading a word. That decision is worth thousands of dollars a year. Here's how to do it right in under an hour.
Aug 16, 2026
4 min read
The average family spends $1,016 per kid per sport. I have two kids in two different sports this fall. Here's the real number and how to plan for it.
Aug 9, 2026
The average family spends $864 per household on back to school. I have three kids heading back and one who just closed that chapter forever. Here's the survival plan.
Aug 2, 2026
The final road trip report — real memories, real moments, and what a week in Wyoming actually costs when you split it with family.
Jul 26, 2026
Live from Minneapolis — real road trip numbers, a cattle ranch in Grass Range, and what family hospitality actually saves you on a $4,686 trip.
Jul 19, 2026
3 min read
Writing this from my mom's porch in Western Montana. Real numbers, real chaos, real road trip update.
