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Confidently Funded Podcast
Planning a summer vacation? You don’t have to choose between making memories and staying on budget.
Amber and Kerry share practical strategies for enjoying your vacation without bringing home unwanted debt. From creating a realistic travel budget and building a vacation fund to avoiding common spending traps and making the most of points and rewards, they offer tips to help you travel with confidence.
To Convert or Not to Convert
Roth conversion, Roth IRA strategy, retirement tax planning—should you convert your IRA or not? In this episode of Confidently Funded, we break down everything you need to know about Roth conversions, including when they make sense, when they don’t, and how they can impact your long-term financial plan.
Brewing a Simple Wealth Plan from Your Morning Coffee
What if your finances felt as satisfying as that first perfect sip of coffee? In this episode of Confidently Funded, hosts Kerry and Amber—your neighbors in finance here in Eastern Iowa—use a coffeehouse analogy to break down the basics of building a smart, simple wealth plan.
Weekly Market Commentary
Market Commentary | August 31st, 2026
This week’s economic data continued to point to an economy that is still expanding, but with inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve’s target and the labor market showing few signs of material deterioration.
Market Commentary | August 24th, 2026
The week’s economic data suggested the economy continues to grow at a moderate pace, while labor market conditions remained resilient and Federal Reserve policymakers maintained a cautious stance on inflation.
Market Commentary | August 17th, 2026
The week’s economic data pointed to a gradually cooling economy, with inflation continuing to moderate while consumer and housing activity showed signs of softness.


