Why Don’t We Talk About Money?

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series CIDS

Talking Will Lead To A Healthier Relationship With Your Money The CIDS Series, Part 1: Shhhh We’ve come a long way as a society when it comes to discussing the once-undiscussable. There was a time when speaking openly about race was considered inappropriate. Talking about sex? Off-limits. Identity, orientation, mental health—each of these topics, once shrouded in stigma, have gradually made their way into the light through honest, collective conversation. But there’s one subject that…

Rebuilding from the Rubble

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Rebuilding

Rebuilding from the Rubble: Life After Financial Loss and Divorce There are seasons in life where everything seems to fall apart at once — where love ends, money runs out, and you’re left staring at the pieces, unsure which to pick up first. I’ve been there.  Maybe you’re there now? Here’s what I’ve learned — not from a place of theory, but from sitting in the middle of the storm: Start with breath, not a…

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…