Dee Otis 
Have you ever found yourself standing on a car dealership lot, the sun glinting off a hood so shiny you can see your own panicked reflection, only to realize you forgot the most important part? You’ve signed the papers, you’ve got the keys, and you’re ready to roar onto the highway, but then the salesperson … Read more
Have you ever opened your credit card statement and felt like you just took a physical blow to the stomach? It’s that cold, prickly sensation that starts at the base of your neck and crawls down your spine as you realize the interest has officially outpaced your ability to pay for groceries. You aren’t alone, … Read more
Have you ever stared out your dorm room window at your car—which is currently buried under a mountain of dead leaves and a light dusting of campus mystery grime—and felt a physical pang of annoyance knowing that you are paying hundreds of dollars a month to insure a hunk of metal that hasn’t moved since … Read more
Have you ever stood on your porch at sunrise, listening to the symphony of crickets and the distant lowing of cattle, only to have your peace shattered by the realization that your aging tractor sounds like it’s grinding gravel? It is a peculiar kind of stress that comes with being “land rich but cash poor,” … Read more
Have you ever felt like the insurance industry treats you like a ticking time bomb just because of one mistake or a zip code you can’t help? Maybe you have a lead foot on your record from five years ago, or perhaps you’re a young driver who “statistically” is a menace, even though you drive … Read more
Have you ever found yourself staring at a beautifully curated Pinterest board of classroom decorations, only to realize that your bank account has more in common with a desolate desert than a flourishing garden of educational supplies? It is a strange irony of our profession that we are tasked with shaping the future of the … Read more
Think back to the last time you opened your car insurance renewal notice and felt your jaw hit the floor, wondering why on earth your rates are skyrocketing when you haven’t so much as dinged a shopping cart in thirty years. It feels a bit like being punished for being a survivor in a world … Read more
Have you ever sat on your sofa, staring at a stack of bills that seem to be reproducing like rabbits in the dark? It’s a terrifying sight, especially when your 9-to-5 has suddenly become a 0-to-0. We’ve all felt that cold shiver down the spine when the realization hits: the bank account is low, and … Read more
Have you ever looked at your car sitting in the driveway, gathering a fine layer of dust and pollen, and wondered why you’re paying a premium price to insure a stationary hunk of metal? It’s a bit like buying a full-access, bottomless buffet ticket and then only eating a single, lonely grape. For those of … Read more
Have you ever felt that sinking sensation in your stomach when an unexpected expense drops into your lap like an unwelcome houseguest? It’s that moment when you check your bank balance and realize you’re exactly forty-two dollars short of a miracle, and the rent is due yesterday. We’ve all been there, staring at a laptop … Read more
