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Money, Faith, And The Floor Underneath Both
Essays, teaching, and full podcast transcripts from Ashlee Richards: cycle-breaking, prevention-first money habits, accessible design, and standing on being loved before useful. Written slowly, on purpose. New posts monthly.
Financial Identity in Marriage: Thirty Two Years in His Name
Tanya was fifty four and married thirty two years when one intake form question showed her she had no account in her own name. Here's what she did next. ...more
Month of Growing
October 28, 2026•9 min read
Carrying the Household Alone Is Not Protecting Your Marriage
Discover how Marla ran her household alone for over a decade, until the flu showed her what one body in marriage really means. Here's the Sunday list that changed it. ring household duties can strengt... ...more
Month of Growing
October 14, 2026•11 min read
Business Can Fail, Marriage Cannot, What Mark and Julie's Story Teaches About the "Just for Now" Drift
A launching entrepreneur nearly lost his marriage to six months of "just for now." Here's the four word sentence that pulled Mark and Julie back. ...more
Month of Growing
September 16, 2026•10 min read
Being Helped vs Being Handled, What Carol's Story Teaches About Vision Loss and Independence
A friend lost her sight and, quietly, her financial independence too. Here's what Carol's story teaches about the difference between help and handling. ...more
Month of Growing
September 01, 2026•9 min read
Why Beyond Sight Exists
A prevention first financial educator on losing her job, marriage, and eyesight in one month, and why she built a podcast for cycle breakers, chronic illness, and vision loss. ...more
Month of Growing
August 01, 2026•9 min read
Inclusive Financial Education: Accessibility Matters
A blind financial educator on why "accessible" money education isn't a smaller version of the real thing, it's the real thing, built right the first time. ...more
Month of Growing
July 02, 2026•7 min read
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