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Join date: Feb 27, 2022

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Brian Page spent 15 years as a personal finance and economics educator. I was recognized as a National Educator of the Year by the Milken Foundation and Ohio Department of Education, a CNN Money Hero, a CEE Forbes Award winner, and a former Working Group Member of the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability. During that time, I also helped develop personal finance content for Next Gen Personal Finance, VISA, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School KWHS program, George Washington University GLFEC, and the Ohio Department of Education. I served in advisory roles with the Council on Economic Education (National) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where I am now a Visiting Scholar. Brian accepted a senior-level position with Next Gen Personal Finance when moving to the Atlanta area to support his wife's career. Life and family change, and his priority now are to support my wife's career ambitions and my children's needs while working to grow the Modern Husbands community.

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Apr 13, 2026 ∙ 3 min

The Truth About Gender and Breadwinning

What I’m going to share will be unpopular with those who often appreciate my perspective. A man’s worth in a relationship tied to his paycheck (in the majority of cases). I don’t want it to be true. Many of you don’t want it to be true. But it is. Here are the facts according to PEW : Nearly equal shares of men and women (72% and 71%, respectively) believe that a man needs to be able to provide for his family to be a good husband or partner; yet, only 25% of men and 39% of women believe...

Apr 8, 2026 ∙ 3 min

17 Frugal Date Night Ideas for the Springtime

Spring is the season of renewal and the perfect time to refresh your date nights, too. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy each other’s company. From outdoor adventures to cozy at-home evenings, here are 17 frugal date-night ideas to make your spring together feel fresh, fun, and full of connection. 1. Go for a Picnic in the Park Pack a basket with simple homemade sandwiches, fruit, and drinks, and enjoy the sunshine. Skip store-bought picnic...

Apr 6, 2026 ∙ 5 min

What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?

Original Post: 11/28/23; Updated on 4/6/26 For many households, a tax refund is one of the largest single deposits they will see all year. And yet, when it arrives, the question often feels surprisingly unclear: What should we actually do with this money? Is it a chance to finally get ahead, or an opportunity to enjoy something you have been putting off? The answer is more important than it might seem. Research shows that about two-thirds of taxpayers say their refund plays a meaningful role...