Journey Advisory Group

10/16/2026

What if one spouse handles all of the finances? 🤔

It may work day to day, but what happens if the other spouse suddenly needs to step in?

10/16/2026

A job loss can bring a lot of financial decisions all at once. What happens to your health insurance? Should you roll over your 401(k)? What should you do with a pension? How long will your savings and severance last? It can also be...

Lost your job or facing a layoff? Learn which financial decisions need immediate attention and what to consider before moving your 401(k), pension or benefits.

10/14/2026

It's almost time for All In For Voices!

We are so excited to see you all there, celebrating the journeys of so many amazing children who continue to benefit from OVV's mission. Speaking of journeys, shout out to Journey Advisory Group for sponsoring the event! Your impact means so much to us, and we can't wait to make even more strides for life-change in just a few short weeks.

We can't wait to see you there!
📅 Oct 17 | 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 MadTree - Oakley

10/14/2026

Financial stress is common, affecting sleep, relationships, and overall well-being, but mindfulness and meditation offer a path to approaching money decisions with greater calm, clarity, and control.

An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

10/12/2026

A surprise $90 deposit is landing for some Medicare enrollees this week. For roughly 40 million others, nothing is coming.

The payments are going to people in traditional Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits, outpatient care, and preventive screenings. Medicare Advantage enrollees, people who pay income-related premiums, and those who already receive premium assistance are not eligible. Most deposits arrive through the Social Security Administration, while some beneficiaries will get a paper check later in October labeled “Medicare Improvement Fund Payment.”

📌 The standard Part B premium is $202.90 in 2026 and is expected to reach $209.50 in 2027.

That context matters. Some analysts note the $90 helps but won’t fully offset rising premiums, and healthcare costs remain a top financial concern across age groups.

For now, the payment is a welcome bit of relief. The bigger question is how coverage costs keep pace over time.

Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money.

10/12/2026

Trying to decide whether to buy or rent a home? There are 4 important questions you should consider.

10/11/2026

Take the time to think about these three things when shopping for your next vehicle.

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

10/09/2026

Being right about the market isn’t enough. You also have to get the timing right.

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/07/2026

What did it take to become the richest man in Babylon?

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.