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CCM INSIGHTS

A Newsletter by Compass Capital

Management

HAPPY EASTER!

As Easter arrives and spring begins to bloom, we’re reminded of the power of fresh starts, growth, and new opportunities both in life and in business. This season is a meaningful time to reflect on progress, reset goals, and look ahead with renewed optimism

At our core, we believe in helping you build a future that continues to grow and thrive. Just like the season itself, financial success isn’t built overnight it’s nurtured over time with thoughtful planning, care, and the right guidance. Easter serves as a great reminder that even small steps forward can lead to meaningful transformation

We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us and for the relationships we continue to build together. Your goals are what drive us, and it’s an honor to be part of your journey through every season.

A LOOK INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

1.Happy Easter

2.Double Income, No Kids... Now What?

3.Cornhole Tournament Registration

As you celebrate this Easter, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy moments with those who matter most. Here’s to new beginnings, continued growth, and a bright season ahead.

DOUBLE INCOME, NO KIDS... NOW WHAT?

BY: MADDIE COOPER

Picture this: you and your spouse are young, excited newlyweds stepping into adulthood together. As you navigate finances, future-plans, and simply learning how to share a life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Questions start coming from every direction “When will you start your family?”, or “When are you having kids?” adding even more pressure to an already busy season of life.

So how do you plan? Where do you even begin? Big transitions naturally bring a wave of “what ifs” … What if we can’t afford it? What if we’re not ready? The truth is there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The key is finding what works best for you and your marriage and working through it together Let me introduce you to the sweet, often overlooked, wealth window you’re in: Double Income, No Kids, commonly known as DINK. This season of life can be a powerful stepping-stone, giving you the opportunity to shape your future exactly how you envision it.

The beauty of the DINK phase lies in its flexibility. It offers a unique trial period to make decisions, build habits, and explore opportunities that may feel far more complex once kids enter the picture. Rather than seeing it as just a phase, consider it an advantage. With fewer responsibilities and more financial freedom, you have the ability to take calculated risks, whether that’s pursuing a career change, investing more aggressively, or trying something new --fewer variables are in play.

The DINK phase also allows you to establish your financial non-negotiables much more quickly. A top priority? Building an emergency fund. An emergency fund is a dedicated savings account that holds three to six months’ worth of living expenses. It serves as a financial safety net, offering peace of mind when life throws the unexpected your way, such as job loss or a sudden expense. Think of it as protection for your income and your stability. This money should be kept separate from your everyday savings and only used when a true emergency arises.

We’re using this season of life to plant seeds for the future we desire One of our biggest goals has been to build strong, healthy financial habits early habits that can grow and adapt alongside our income over time. Of course, this looks different for every household. For us, it starts with a detailed monthly budget. We account for everything date nights, trips, bills, groceries, spending, “fun money,” savings etc By applying a purpose to every dollar, this practice helps us stay intentional. At the end of the month, the money we don’t spend gets moved directly into savings. We also prioritize automating our savings. With each paycheck, a set amount goes straight into our savings account, while the rest flows into checking. It creates an “out of sight, out of mind” effect and before you know it, those savings start to grow faster than you’d expect. Finding the right balance is key. Too much restriction

can feel suffocating, while too little can lead to overspending. It’s important to create a system that’s realistic and sustainable.

At the end of the day, this season isn’t something to rush through, it’s something to embrace. The DINK phase is a rare window of opportunity to build a strong financial foundation, create habits that last, and design a life that aligns with your values before adding new responsibilities into the mix. There will always be outside opinions and expectations, but your timeline and your goals are uniquely yours. If you and your spouse take the time now to be intentional, disciplined, and aligned as a couple, you’re not just preparing for the next chapter, you’re preparing yourselves to step into the next phase with confidence, clarity, and financial peace. Starting is the hardest part. Consider speaking with a Certified Public Accountant or a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional to receive a complimentary consultation. It is crucial to take advantage of this season of life. ®

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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Don’t forget!!!!

Registration for our Cornhole Tournament is NOW OPEN!!!

First place winner will get to take home a brand new cornhole board set!

All proceeds go to Parkinson’s Alliance of Oklahoma!