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As we reach the halfway point of 2026, now is a great time to pause and ask yourself:

"Am I where I hoped I'dbe when the year started?"

Maybe you’re on track with your savings, retirement, investments, or debt reduction goals. Maybe life changed, priorities shifted, or the market created new questions and opportunities. Either way, a mid-year review can help bring clarity and confidence to the rest of the year.

At Red Barn Financial, we help individuals and families build strategies designed to align with their long-term financial goals and values. Whether you’re feeling confident or uncertain, having a plan and someone to help guide it can make a difference.

If you’d like a second opinion or simply want to see if you’re still on track for 2026 and beyond, we’d be happy to connect.

If you or someone in your family is still in school—or heading back in the fall—now is the time to make sure your FAFSA form is in.

A few things worth knowing:
⏰ The federal deadline is June 30. State and school deadlines are often earlier.
⏰ Many types of aid are first-come, first-served. Waiting could cost money.
⏰ You can make corrections after submission, but the form needs to be in first.

Don't let a deadline get in the way of money that's already available to you.

National Homeownership Month isn't just about buying a house.

It's about what a home represents inside a larger financial life.

For current homeowners, that might mean thinking about how your home connects to your broader goals. For those still renting, it might mean revisiting the timeline and understanding what steps could move things forward.

Either way, housing is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make—and it deserves more than a passing thought once a year.

If you'd like to talk through how your home fits into your bigger financial picture, I'm always happy to have that conversation.



Source: Fred.StLouisfed.org, October 1, 2025

Here's a number worth sitting with: as of late 2025, the U.S. homeownership rate stands at 65.7%.

That's roughly two out of every three households.

And it's held steady—even through elevated mortgage rates and shifting market conditions.

What that tells us is that homeownership is still deeply woven into how Americans build their financial lives. It remains one of the most common ways families create memories and connect with the community.

If you're among those two-thirds, this month is a good moment to reflect on what that decision has meant for your household. If you're working toward it, know that millions of others have walked that same road.



Source: Census.gov, September 9, 2025

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