Revival Wealth Newsletters

In May, we talked about 529 plans and saving for future education expenses. Those conversations are vital, having said that, college planning involves much more than finances.

Many of us don't begin talking to our kids about college until school and FAFSA applications are due. By then, there's a lot to sort through in a short time: applications, university options, fields of study, what summers will look like, what comes after graduation, etc.

Most of the answers we provide our children during these talks have financial implications. Intentionally or unintentionally, these could impact school affordability, our retirement and their education funding, the family’s cash flow and goals, or even our children’s future financial security. The impact of our answers could have long-term effects for our them beyond college funding. By thoughtfully anticipating and planning, on the other hand, we teach our children to maintain commitments—financial and otherwise.

Somehow, we’re already halfway through the year. For some, this season means we slow down and our cares fade away into the background. For others, especially working parents, summer is a hectic time while we juggle work and childcare. In either case, one very important thing gets overlooked: our finances.  

Plans we made in January have slipped lower on our to-do list. And whether we’re off enjoying some alone time on the beach or corralling the kids, summer seems an unlikely time to get around to them. Yet, mid-year June is the perfect time for a financial check-in.

Imagine our financial plan as a road trip. We don’t ignore the map after plugging the destination into the GPS. Traffic changes. Sometimes we realize we took a detour we didn’t plan. A quick check-in doesn’t mean the trip is off track. It just helps us adjust the route before we get too far off course.

Saving for college isn’t exactly the most thrilling topic. It can actually be terrifying. Not only do you have to acknowledge that your child is flying the nest, but college is so expensive! Not to mention, a good college education doesn’t guarantee your child a good job.

Paying tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars for an education that may not equal a job is a scary prospect. This is where helpful savings accounts like 529s can really help take some of the weight off our shoulders.

So, what is a 529 plan and how can it help? Let’s start with the basics.

Now that spring cleaning is behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to something a lot more fun: summer. Longer days, warmer weather, a more relaxed vibe, and for many, no school on the calendar. What’s not to love?

Of course, summer fun is not always sunshine and savings. It often brings a wave of expenses right along with it. While April might feel early to think about August plans, getting a head start now can help you soak up summer without sweating your budget later.

This month, Revival Wealth is emphasizing the month of love, highlighting how meaningful expressions of care are possible at every income level. With thoughtful budgeting and intentional spending, you can show your love without breaking the bank.

Around February and Valentine’s Day, many feel pressured to plan a grand romantic gesture with an equally grand price tag for a once-a-year expression of love. But meaningful, reasonably priced gestures can show your love throughout the year, not just on one day.

Stuck for ideas about how to spend Valentine’s Day—or any other date night? Try some of these creative, easy to budget ideas.

With warmer weather (any day now, we promise!) on its way, many of us are starting to think about updating our décor for the spring season, putting away our heavy outerwear, confronting the mysterious tumbleweeds of pet hair behind the couch, and, yes, doing a deep spring clean now that the sun is shedding light on dusty shelves and corners!

It’s not just our homes that need a good refresh—our finances often do too. Because let’s be honest—sometimes the real cobwebs aren’t in the corners of our homes…they’re in our finances.

Use this momentum to give your finances their own spring cleaning.

Whether real or imagined, the new year provides us with a clean slate. We set new resolutions for our fitness, finances, and relationships, and make promises to ourselves that any new objective will align with our values.

Achieving your financial goals does not have to mean investing bigger or allowing your values to slide. Instead, follow these 12 ways to invest smarter and with integrity in 2026.

As the calendar turns and we step into a fresh new year, many of us feel inspired to reset, refocus, and reimagine the possibilities ahead. January has a special way of reminding us that growth isn’t just about achieving more but becoming more intentional in every area of life. As we move into the new year, we invite you to view your financial goals through a broader lens of overall wellness.