I recently spoke at Congresswoman Katie Hill’s (25th Congressional District) Military Academy night. The audience members were parents...
Back to College – The Kay Way – part two
Ellie Kay, , College Finance, debt, education, Kids and Money, Parent, Budget, College, Debt, Heroes at Home, savings, service academy, travel, traveling, 0When people ask me how we are put our kids through college debt free, the answer is multi-fold. First,...
Back to College – The Kay Way – part one
Ellie Kay, , debt, education, Kids and Money, Uncategorized, College, Debt, kids, kids and money, savings, textbook savings, 0Back To College When Bethany was four years old, she came running in the house sobbing uncontrollably. I smoothed...
Before You Say “I Do” – Premarital Financial Counseling
Ellie Kay, , Bill Paying, Budgeting, Checking, College Finance, Consumer Debt, Couples, Credit Card, debt, Savings, Student Loan Debt, Vacations, Wedding, couples and money, credit scores, marriage, 0“Bye, bye!” I smiled and waved from the front porch, Bob by my side, “Nice to meet you!” Speaking...
Financial First Aid Kit – Military Appreciation Month
Ellie Kay, , 401 (k)s, Adventures, Budgeting, College Finance, Consumer Debt, Credit, debt, education, FICO, Health, Insurance, Retirement, Savings, Uncategorized, budgets, credit scores, estate planning, FICO, life insurance, retirement, savings, will, 0In honor of military appreciation month, I’d like to highlight our Army son, Joshua. When he was born we...
Millennial Moneybags
Ellie Kay, , About Ellie Kay, Adventures, Budgeting, cooking, Credit, Credit Card, debt, goals, Grocery, Health, Savings, Uncategorized, 0As a seven-year-old, I launched a business where I made $10 in two weeks through extensive marketing and key...
Rent-To-Own: Is It Ever A Good Idea?
Ellie Kay, , Bargaining, Bill Paying, Budgeting, Consumer Debt, Couples, Credit, Credit Card, debt, electronics, FICO, Gifts, goals, Scams, Shopping, 0You’ve moved into a new place, started a new job and you’re beginning another phase of your life. The...
Driving Cars for Free
Ellie Kay, , About Ellie Kay, Bargaining, Budgeting, cars, debt, education, Insurance, Military, Online Savings, Savings, Scams, Uncategorized, Budget, cars, Debt, financial education, insurance, military, savings, veterans, 0In our Heroes at Home Financial Event Tour, one of the most popular segments deals with “how to drive...
Smart Money Habits for Millennials (and Their Mamas)
Ellie Kay, , 401 (k)s, Adventures, apps, Baby, Bill Paying, Budgeting, College Finance, Consumer Debt, Couples, Credit, Credit Card, debt, education, FICO, Grocery, Heroes at Home, Heroes at Home Financial Event Tour, Investments, Kids and Money, Military, millennial, millennials, Mom, Parent, Podcast, Retirement, Savings, Student Loan Debt, The Money Millhouse Podcast, apps, budgeting, communication, credit card debt, finances, investments, millennials, money, retirement, savings, student loan debt, 0The Kay Family had five babies in seven years. That roughly adds up to 3 kids in diapers at...