What do you really need to know before stepping into adult life? My daughter asked me that question as she gets ready to graduate—and maybe you’ve wondered the same thing. So today, I’m sharing five things every graduate should know—practical wisdom, honest truth, and the kind of encouragement I wish someone had given me back then.

Whether you’re the one graduating or you love someone who is, this episode’s for you.

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Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

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You followed the process, got the referral, showed up for the appointment—and then the insurance denial lands in your inbox. We’ve been there.

In Part 2 of this series, I’m walking you through exactly what to do when insurance says no—from appeal letters to staying organized, and everything in between.

Feeling overwhelmed by the fight? You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s get started.

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Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

Ever opened a medical bill and felt your stomach drop? Or wondered how on earth you’d pay for something your insurance barely covered—or didn’t cover at all? We’ve been there—overwhelmed by medical bills. From $80,000 bills to courtroom appeals, we’ve walked through it all.

In this two-part series, I’m sharing the ins and outs of all the things we learned the hard way. Today, in Part 1, we’re talking about how to get ahead of medical costs before they happen—and what to do when a bill shows up and you don’t have the money to pay it.

Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

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Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!