How Young Families Can Afford to Have a Parent Stay Home
The possibility requires being smart, budgeting carefully, and honestly weighing the risks. For many families willing to plan strategically, it’s more feasible than they initially think.
How to Turn a Your Family Bank® Debt Elimination Plan Into a Business Write-Off
Imagine eliminating your personal debt and lowering your business’s taxable income at the same time. Sounds too good to be true? Not when you combine the power of the Your Family Bank® (YFB) strategy with a clever little tool called an Executive Bonus Plan (EBP).
Part 5: Taking Control – Building Your Own Banking System
By building your own banking system, you stop being just another customer paying endless interest to banks. Instead, you become the banker.
Part 4: The Hidden Cost of Usury and Compounding Interest
Now it’s time to look at something that quietly shapes nearly every financial decision you make: usury and compounding interest.
Part 3: How Money Actually Works (and Why Most Don’t Know)
Banks don’t just lend money that already exists. Instead, they create money when they make a loan.
Part 2: The Rise of Central Banking and the Federal Reserve
Part 2 reveals how debt became centralized — reshaping not only banking, but also the way governments, businesses, and families interact with money.
Part 1: The Origins of Banking – From Trust to Debt
The origin of money tells a fascinating story of how societies learned to manage money, how the concept of debt became embedded in economies, and why today…
Trump Accounts for Newborns: A Good Start, But Not the Whole Plan
Heard about the rumored “$1,000 baby bonus”? There’s no official program—yet. But there are real ways to plan for your child’s future.
Navigating Tough Times: Making Smart Financial Decisions in a Rough Economy
While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, now more than ever is the time to focus on smart, deliberate decisions that can help you weather the storm and build a more stable financial future.
Unpacking the Heart of Your Wallet: How Emotions and Beliefs Shape Financial Habits
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just not good with money,” or silently judged others with the thought, “Rich people are all greedy or rude,”—you’re not alone. These kinds of internal narratives are surprisingly common.
How Can You Earn Six Figures and Still Be in Debt?
The Sneaky Trap of Lifestyle Creep—and How to Break Free Using a Four-Pillar Financial Wellness Approach
Your Financial Future: Why Planning Now Sets You Up for Success
Life moves fast, and it’s easy to put financial planning on the back burner. But planning isn’t about restriction—it’s about possibility. It gives you the freedom to pursue what matters most.
The Power of Compound Interest: Why Starting Early Matters
Compound interest is one of the most powerful tools for building wealth, but the secret to maximizing its potential is starting early. Even small, consistent investments can grow exponentially over time, thanks to the power of earning interest on interest.
🎄 Season’s Greetings from Black Hills Financial Planning! 🎄
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the successes of 2024 and extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and partners…
10 Healthy Meals and Snack Ideas to Fuel Your Busy Lifestyle
Here are 10 practical, wholesome lunch ideas that can fit into even the busiest schedule. Planning ahead could save you thousands of dollars each year!
Have You Scheduled Your Annual Financial Planning Review?
With 2025 around the corner, now is a great time to consider your goals and ambitions for 2025 with a financial planning review.
