When Security Feels Shaky

This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series Improving Wellness

If You’re Feeling Uneasy, It’s Okay—These Are Uneasy Times. If you’ve been feeling more anxious than usual lately—about your job, your finances, your future—you’re not alone. The unease you’re feeling isn’t just personal. It’s systemic, and it’s everywhere. These are uneasy times. From rising debt and unstable job markets to cultural division, global conflict, and constant shifts in workplace policy, today’s world feels like it’s moving faster and less predictably than ever. People are quietly…

Gambling Apps Are Coming for Your Pizza Money

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series Improving Wellness

A Parent’s Wake-Up Call About College Kids & Gambling Apps I used to think the biggest late-night surprise from my college-aged kids would be a Venmo request for pizza or a textbook they forgot to budget for. But lately, I’ve started hearing different kinds of stories. Stories that don’t end in a laugh or a shared eye-roll. Stories that sit heavy in my chest. Stories that have made me look twice at my own children—and…

The Schrute Buck – Is Still Motivating

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Improving Wellness

Why We Built Dealing With Debt (And How Schrute Bucks Became Part of the Story) Dealing With Debt was born from one simple belief: we’re failing to teach our youth the life skills they need most—especially when it comes to managing money. I started this company with a clear purpose: to help people. Financial education, once a cornerstone of preparing young adults for the real world, has all but disappeared from our schools. And without…