March 25, 2026

Let me take you back about a decade. I was hit with my first-ever layoff—a true punch to the gut—after years of grinding away at a high-pressure job, often logging unpaid overtime. And to top it off, this happened right after I returned from just eight weeks of maternity leave. It was tough, but I […]

Grocery prices have increased 24% since 2020, forcing 1 in 4 US adults into debt just to pay for food. Many families are switching to cheaper brands, buying less, or relying on food banks. The moment it really hit me was standing in the checkout line, staring at a total that felt absurd for what