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I track my supplements and stress patterns in an iPhone app that syncs with Apple Health and adjusts monthly. This is the one I’ve been using: (link removed) and the simple daily planner keeps me consistent, which has eased my day-to-day stress.

As a Christian I’ve had seasons of heavy anxiety. It wasn’t a lack of faith, prayer and Scripture grounded me, but I still needed counseling, better sleep, and boundaries. Owning it, breath prayers when panic hit, and seeing a therapist helped me recover without guilt.

I grew up in a pretty conservative church environment too, and honestly, even raffles made me uneasy as a kid. My parents always taught me that giving should come with no strings attached, and I’ve tried to stick to that, even when fundraisers try to make it fun with prizes. I did try buying a lotte...

I haven’t been to dentists in Mexico myself, but a couple people I know went to clinics just over the California border for crowns and fillings. They said everything was way less expensive, and the quality seemed good, but they went based on word-of-mouth recommendations. I’d be pretty careful and t...

It's definitely a balance. I think it's important to be genuine, but also to be mindful of the situation. There's a time and a place for everything, right?

I'd say "Could be better" for sure. My kids definitely rely on apps, which is fine, but they don't always grasp the bigger picture of budgeting and saving. It's like, if they don't see the cash, it doesn't feel real. I try to talk to them about it, but it's an ongoing battle.

It's tough when someone who's been there for you is going through something like this.

I've heard similar stories about other Christian institutions, and it's always disappointing. Hopefully, the alumni push can make a difference and bring it back to its roots.

People struggle to gift a property early or pass it down through inheritance. The stepped-up basis on inheritance can be a significant advantage, but estate taxes and capital gains still need to be considered.