by Larry Marvin | Sep 18, 2026 | Craft Wealth
In our first post, we looked at how traditional savings accounts silently drain your purchasing power through low interest rates—and how moving your emergency cushion to a High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) protects your cash from inflation while keeping it fully...
by Larry Marvin | Sep 11, 2026 | News
Series Introduction In today’s fast-changing economy, protecting your hard-earned money isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy—it is an essential line of defense for every middle-income family. Unexpected home repairs, rising living costs, and sudden life changes can...
by Larry Marvin | Sep 4, 2026 | News
The United States was one of the first countries to establish a national deposit insurance system to protect the money people entrust to banks. Since its creation in 1933, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the deposit insurance it offers have...
by Larry Marvin | Aug 28, 2026 | News
When life gets busy, home and car upkeep often takes a back seat. However, waiting for an appliance to break down is the most expensive way to manage your budget. By taking small, proactive steps today, you can protect your wallet from massive repair bills tomorrow....
by Larry Marvin | Aug 21, 2026 | News
Keeping track of higher education debt gets complicated whenever government regulations shift. Fresh updates go live each July, reshaping how people manage and pay back what they owe. Whether you are actively taking classes or already making monthly payments, staying...
by Larry Marvin | Aug 14, 2026 | News
The Missing Piece of Financial Freedom We have covered honesty, self-control, social skills, and finding a supportive partner. But even with those four foundation stones in place, your wealth will not build itself. You need the final stone: hard work. To achieve real...
by Larry Marvin | Aug 7, 2026 | News
When planning a path to financial freedom, your relationship status might not seem like a financial topic at first glance. We often focus on budgets, investments, and career growth. However, our fourth foundation stone is easily one of the most critical: having a...
by Larry Marvin | Jul 31, 2026 | News
You could be the smartest person in the room, but if no one enjoys working with you, your financial growth will hit a ceiling. That is why our third foundation stone is social skills. This means knowing how to get along well with all kinds of people. Many people think...
by Larry Marvin | Jul 24, 2026 | News
Now that your foundation is built on honesty, it is time to look at the tool that actually builds the structure: discipline. When it comes to your money, discipline means exercising self-control. It is the ability to say “no” to a small want right now so...