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Special Need Finances

I’m the parent of 3 special needs children who had to learn ALOT about personal finances on my journey and now just want to help others through their personal journey. My mission is to build a community of parents with special needs children and help them right-size their finances, overcome their obstacles, and be the connection point where we all can lean on each other when needed.

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2026 Tax Prep Checklist... Learn How To Use It and Get Your Copy TODAY!

Hello Reader! Stuggling to get a jumpstart on your tax prep? Not sure what you can deduct from your special needs child's expenses this year? We have the solution for you! We have developed a simple, easy to use tax prep checklist that can literally save you hundreds of dollars THIS YEAR! If you want to learn more about what it can do for you and how to use for your unique needs, check out this week's article: Ultimate Guide To Special Needs Tax Deductions BONUS: If you want to get a...

Master Your Money: 7 Actionable Ways To Organize Your Finances TODAY! Hello everyone! Tackle the stress of tax season, the confusion of disorganized accounts, and the risk of leaving your assets to probate court. Our latest guide offers a seven-step "spring cleaning" checklist designed to fix common financial leaks and update critical protections. By implementing these actionable tips today, you can increase your monthly cash flow, secure your family’s future with proper estate planning, and...

Empowering Special Needs Adults: Essential Services for Life Skills, Mental Health & Post-High School Success Hello everyone! Transitioning into adulthood is a major milestone, but for parents of young adults with disabilities, the shift at age 18 brings unique legal, emotional, and logistical challenges. From the sudden loss of natural guardianship to the overwhelming task of navigating post-secondary education and independent living, the path to independence can feel daunting. You Know...

Navigating Adolescence with Special Needs Teenagers: Key Special Needs Support Programs & Essential Life Skills Development for Ages 13-18 Hello everyone! If you ever found yourself asking this question then this week's article is for you! The teenage years are a transition period for your child. These teenage years are a time of immense change for all adolescents, marked by physical development, social pressures, and emotional growth. For special needs teenagers, these challenges can be...

The Ultimate Guide To Special Needs Support Services: Ages 6 thru 12 Hello everyone! Ahhhh… grade school! Your child is starting to become more independent and self-reliant. They are becoming “do-it-yourselfers” which means they do a lot more things on their own and create a lot more messes in the process! Lol 😊 For children with special needs, they REALLY up their game at this phase! Zeke and I understand the unique perspective and sometimes bewildering logic that can accompany a special...

The Ultimate Guide To Special Needs Support Services: Preschool Years Hello everyone! Raising a special needs child brings unique joys and challenges. On one hand, your child is a bright, caring, intelligent human being yearning for independence and understanding. They are capable of amazing things from completely reciting baseball metrics on your favorite players to being able to solve complex problems that stump most adults. On the other hand, basic life functions like grooming, how to...

Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Essential Tips for Parents Raising Special Needs Children Hey everyone! Parenting is a journey filled with incredible highs, steep learning curves, and moments that stretch your heart in ways you never thought possible. The journey of a special needs child comes with all the normal demands PLUS an extra dimension of demands! It’s a path that requires immense strength, resilience, unwavering dedication, and just plain stubbornness and perseverance. Amidst this...

Special Need Families: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Medicaid (But Were Too Afraid to Ask) Hey everyone! When wmy wife and I started on this part of my son’s journey over 9 years ago, Medicaid were brand new to us. We didn’t fully understand what Medicaid was, why it was important, and why we should even care. To be honest, I really didn’t know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid! I heard these terms used interchangeably so I thought these WERE interchangeable… boy was I...

Here Is A TLDR To Learn Everything You Need TODAY To Learn About IEPs and 504 Plans! Hey everyone! With the school year either here or fast approaching (depending on where you live in the U.S.), we just published an article that is both timely and you can’t live without! The start of the school year always brings new joys and challenges for your special needs child. Learning the new routine to get from their locker to classes. Understanding who their new teachers are and how they operate....

Having Trouble Stopping The Financial Bleeding? Here are Some Tips You Can Start TODAY To Fix Your Money Leaks! Hey everyone! In our last article, Zeke and I went through how to identify those pesky problem areas that are hemorrhaging money in your budget. We all have had them at one time or another… I know I have! The trick is (and the question you may be asking yourself) is “how do I plug those money leaks for good”? Well have no fear because we have just published the article that answers...