The Shield Finance
Financial Insights for First Responders
Practical money guidance built around the realities of a first responder career.
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The Two-Account System That Changed How I Manage Money on Shift
The Two-Account System That Changed How I Manage Money on Shift I’m not a morning person. After a night shift…
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It’s Here.
Today is May 11th. Financial Survival for Law Enforcement is out. The hardcover is available now. The paperback follows tomorrow.…
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Financial Survival for Law Enforcement — It’s Almost Here
I’ve always been a reader. I’ve always wanted to write a book. I’ve had two books that I work on…
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The Income Illusion: Why Your Paycheck Isn’t as Stable as You Think
The Income Illusion: Why Your Paycheck Isn’t as Stable as You Think There’s a moment every newer officer experiences —…
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What’s Behind $4.99 Gas — and When It Might Come Down
Editor’s note (added June 9, 2026): This article was published April 30, 2026 and reflects prices and Indiana tax policy…
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Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Spring Cleaning Your Finances Every spring, people attack their closets. They pull out everything that’s been sitting in the back…
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Registered.
Registered. The Indiana Securities Division approved The Shield Finance as a registered investment advisory firm. I’m going to let that…
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What I Learned in My First Month as a Financial Coach
I went into month one with a clear framework and a lot of conviction. Here’s what I came out with…
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Who We Serve
Our natural niche is law enforcement and first responders — but the financial principles apply to anyone. Here’s who we…
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What Actually Happens in Your First Few Sessions With a Financial Coach
Not sure what to expect from working with a financial coach? Here’s exactly what the first four sessions look like…