Straight-talking wisdom on finances, home repairs, life decisions, and everything in between — the kind of advice you'd get from a dad who's been there and figured it out.
Savings accounts, emergency funds, investing basics, avoiding debt traps, and why you should always pay yourself first. Dad-tested, bank-approved.
✦ The Magic of Compounded Interest → ✦ How Much Should I Be Saving? → ✦ What Should My Investment Mix Be? → Read More →How to fix a leaky faucet, patch drywall, unclog a drain, and know when to actually call a professional. Every homeowner needs this.
✦ Replacing an Oven Temperature Sensor → Read More →Oil changes, tire pressure, buying vs. leasing, reading a used car report, and why you should never skip the maintenance schedule.
Read More →How much you'll actually need to retire, setting up wills and trusts, Social Security timing, withdrawal strategies, and everything else to make sure your later years are secure.
✦ How Much Do I Need to Retire? → ✦ Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning → ✦ What Assets to Put in a Revocable Trust → Read More →Down payments, mortgage rates, what to look for in an inspection, and the questions every first-time buyer forgets to ask.
✦ How Much Should I Spend on a House? → Read More →Making big decisions, handling conflict, building relationships that last, and the wisdom that only comes from a few decades of living.
Read More →Dad-approved recipes, grilling techniques, how to season a cast iron, the perfect steak, smoking meats low and slow, and everything else worth knowing around the kitchen and backyard grill.
✦ Smoked Turkey Tenderloins → Read More →Dad's favorite cocktail recipes, mocktails, party punches, and everything worth pouring. Classic techniques, simple ingredients, and drinks that impress without the fuss.
Read More →"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now — and the same goes for your emergency fund."
I'm just a dad who figured things out the hard way — and decided to share what I learned so you don't have to. Over the years I've bought houses, fixed leaky pipes at midnight, navigated bad car purchases, and learned (sometimes painfully) how money really works.
This site is everything I wish someone had told me earlier. Think of it as calling Dad for advice — except he actually picks up the phone.