10 articles

Finance

Money decisions with a 20-year horizon — because that is the timeline you are actually on now.

Jan 15, 2026 · 10 min

Building Generational Wealth Starting in Your 30s — The 2026 Playbook

The wealth gap compounds. So does the advantage. Starting in your 30s isn't too late — it's exactly on time. Here's the multi-decade framework built for young professional dads today.

Mar 15, 2025 · 8 min

Roth IRA vs 401(k) in 2025 — Which One Should You Max First?

Tax rates are changing, contribution limits just increased, and your employer match is free money. Here's the exact order of operations for young professional dads building wealth in 2025.

Feb 15, 2024 · 7 min

How to Teach Your Kids to Invest — Starting at Age 8

A custodial brokerage account, $10 a month, and weekly conversations about how it's doing. The lessons compound alongside the money — and they'll thank you at 25.

Jan 15, 2023 · 9 min

House Hacking — How Young Dads Are Using Real Estate to Cut Housing Costs

Buy a duplex, live in one unit, rent the other. Your tenants pay your mortgage. Here's how thousands of young dads in 2023 are building equity and cutting housing costs simultaneously.

Feb 15, 2022 · 7 min

How to Inflation-Proof Your Family Budget in 2022

Groceries up 12%, gas up 40%, rent up everywhere. This isn't doom — it's a logistics problem with solutions. Here's how to restructure your budget for a high-inflation environment.

Jan 15, 2021 · 8 min

Index Fund Investing for Dads Who Just Want to Set It and Forget It

You don't need to pick stocks. You don't need a financial advisor. You need two index funds, an automated transfer, and a few minutes a year. This is that guide.

May 15, 2020 · 6 min

The Emergency Fund — Why Every Dad Needs 6 Months, Not 3

2020 made it clear: three months isn't enough. Here's how to build a proper emergency fund fast, where to park it, and the exact math for your family size.

Feb 15, 2019 · 7 min

529 Plans Explained for Dads Who Hate Finance-Speak

College costs will have doubled by the time your kid gets there. A 529 is the most tax-efficient way to prepare — and it takes 20 minutes to open one. Here's exactly how.

Jan 15, 2017 · 8 min

Life Insurance for Dads — The Plain-English Guide

Term vs whole life, how much coverage you actually need, and the one mistake every new dad makes when buying a policy. No insurance jargon, just decisions.

Feb 15, 2016 · 7 min

How to Budget on One Income When You Just Became a Dad

The moment a new baby arrives, your financial life changes overnight — and most budgeting advice ignores that completely. Here's a zero-based budget built for the reality of new fatherhood.