The BrightPath Journal

The Hidden Price of the Grocery Cart: How Families Are Feeling the Squeeze in 2025 Apr 11, 2025

It’s Saturday morning in Wappingers Falls, and the line at the grocery store is longer than usual. It wraps past the avocados and down toward the cereal, folks just standing there with tired eyes and half-full carts. No one’s prepping for a party, they’re just trying to get the basics.

Milk’s up a ...

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Master Your Money: The Power of Budgeting and How to Take Control Mar 17, 2025

Budgeting, it’s one of those things we all know we should do, yet so many of us avoid it, misunderstand it, or struggle to maintain it. Why? Because budgeting isn’t just about crunching numbers. It’s about understanding your money, recognizing your spending habits, and using that knowledge to build ...

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The Conversion Dilemma: Understanding Currency Exchange & Maximizing Money Transfers Mar 12, 2025

Stop losing money every time you send cash back home. Whether you’re supporting family or handling business across borders, understanding how currency works can save you hundreds or even thousands over time. Hidden fees, bad exchange rates, and unstable currencies can eat away at your hard-earned mo...

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The Power of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Leadership: A Solution Beyond the DEI Debate Feb 06, 2025

In recent weeks, discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have reignited, particularly in response to shifting workplace policies under the new administration. While some organizations are doubling down on DEI initiatives, others are questioning their effectiveness. Regardless of wh...

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Maximizing Tax Benefits: Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Vet buildingblocs uncle-aaron Jan 19, 2025

Hello,

Today, let’s talk about an important topic—property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. As a financial advisor and someone deeply committed to helping veterans, I know how crucial these benefits can be for your financial well-being. Recent changes have simplified the process, making it eas...

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Teaching Financial Literacy to My Children: A Parent's Journey buildingblocs lifeskills uncle-aaron Jan 19, 2025

By Aaron B. Kershaw

As a parent of three children—Nick, who is heading off to college, Kyle, a high school junior, and Lizzy, a 9th grader—I’ve always been aware of the importance of teaching them about money. I work as a financial professional, so I understand how critical it is for young people t...

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Why We Should Embrace Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Jan 18, 2025

Hello there, friends! It's Uncle Aaron, and I'm excited to invite you into a story that’s close to my heart. I want to take you on a journey behind the scenes of The Uncle Aaron Advantage—a system born from my life’s twists and turns, fueled by the belief that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the ...

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