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The Hidden Risk in the Trades: Why We Need Stable Skilled Trades Businesses

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Building Trades That Last.

We often talk about the skilled labor shortage—but there’s a quieter, equally urgent issue hiding in plain sight: the instability of trades businesses themselves. Electricians,…

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DigitalNinja July 27, 2025
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You’ve Chosen Your Benefits—Now What?

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Guide to Employee Benefits.

You made it. Whether you read one article or worked your way through the entire onboarding series—congrats on taking a powerful step toward greater financial…

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Preston July 23, 2025
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Make Trade Skills Cool Again

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series How Trades Lost the Spotlight.

In a recent episode of the Level Up Podcast, co-host Addison Wiggin put it simply—and powerfully: “We need to make skills and trades cool again.”…

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DigitalNinja July 21, 2025
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Voluntary Benefits: What Are They, and Are They Worth It?

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Guide to Employee Benefits.

Once you’ve picked your major medical health insurance and set your 401(k) contributions, there’s often one more section of your benefits package to consider: voluntary…

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Preston July 21, 2025
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The Wealth Ratios: How Much Should You Actually Save?

This entry is part 11 of 14 in the series Seeds of Wealth.

Once you’ve split your money into two boxes—spending and saving—the next question naturally follows: How much should go into each? This is where most financial…

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MoneySprout July 18, 2025
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Disability Insurance: The Most Overlooked Benefit You Might Desperately Need

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Guide to Employee Benefits.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing, “That won’t happen to me.” But here’s the truth: you’re far more likely to experience a…

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Preston July 17, 2025
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Training Day: “Earning the Right to Serve”

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series The Calling.

Let me be clear: you don’t get to call yourself a first responder just because you applied for the job. You earn that title—day by…

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shoe1971 July 15, 2025
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Can Trade Schools Feel More Like College?

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series How Trades Lost the Spotlight.

Reimagining the Career School Experience When we talk about college, we don’t just talk about classes and credits—we talk about the experience. The late-night study…

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DigitalNinja July 15, 2025
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Life Insurance: Do You Really Need It (and How Much)?

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Guide to Employee Benefits.

Life insurance isn’t always top of mind when you’re starting a new job. But understanding whether you need it—and how much—is an essential part of…

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Preston July 15, 2025
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The Two-Box System: Where Your Money Should Actually Go

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Seeds of Wealth.

Now that you’ve saved a dollar, or a few dozen, the question becomes: where should it go? This is where most people stall out. They…

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MoneySprout July 11, 2025
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