Debt Free New Year (January 25th, 2024)

Americans are using credit cards more than and accumulating a record amount of debt. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share ways to tackle that debt and better your finances in the new year. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Financial Wellness Month (January 10th, 2024)

Striving for progress instead of perfection is key when it comes to improving your finances. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV with ways to better your financial well-being during Financial Wellness Month. Catch John’s financial insight with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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New Year Financial Resolutions (January 4th, 2024)

The new year is a great time to improve our finances, but where should we start? Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share financial resolutions for 2024 and tips to stay on track. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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How to Create and Maintain Financial Goals in 2024 (January 4th, 2024)

The number one resolution for Tennesseans in 2024 is to save money and budget better. Wealth planner John Vandergriff spoke to WATE-TV about the small changes you can make that can create a big impact on your wallet.

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Financial Stories of 2023 (December 28th, 2023)

Whether it’s inflation, high interest rates or debt, Americans are stressed about their finances. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to look back on the biggest stories impacting our money from 2023 and what you can do to start the new year off on the right financial foot. Catch…

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Holiday Checkup (December 21st, 2023)

While it might seem like an unpopular topic of conversation at the holidays, talking about family finances is an important discussion to have. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to discuss what areas you should be focusing on and how to get the conversation started. Catch John’s helpful financial…

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End of Year Financial Health Assessment (December 14th, 2023)

The end of the year is a great time to revisit and reassess your financial health. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV with money moves to set yourself up for success in 2024. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Charitable Giving 2023 (December 7th, 2023)

Congress has approved a temporary funding package to keep the government open into the new year. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share ways to protect your finances from a potential shutdown in the future. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Government Shutdown Protection (November 16th, 2023)

Congress has approved a temporary funding package to keep the government open into the new year. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share ways to protect your finances from a potential shutdown in the future. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Retirement and Depression (November 8th, 2023)

If you’re feeling the retirement blues, you’re not alone. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share the connection between your golden years and depression, and ways to help retirees better transition into retirement. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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