Blue Ridge Wealth

08/25/2026

Good financial habits start early and start at home.

Children who see good household financial habits typically emulate them when they grow up, those who don't do the opposite.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share simple ways parents can help instill good financial habits with their kids.

08/13/2026

There’s no way of getting around it: inflation will impact your retirement.

But there is a way to plan for rising costs without sacrificing your desired lifestyle.

In his latest Kiplinger article, wealth planner John Vandergriff shares his tips for inflation-proofing your retirement without cutting costs.

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/inflation-proof-your-retirement-without-cutting-costs

Kiplinger

There are no two ways about it: Inflation will affect your retirement savings. But you can plan for rising costs without losing the lifestyle you want.

08/10/2026

If you’re thinking about having kids, you better start saving now!

A new study found it costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth through their 18th birthday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to share how families can manage growing expenses without sacrificing long-term financial goals.

08/05/2026

Many people think an estate plan is only for the wealthy, but you don't have to own the Biltmore Estate to consider what makes an effective estate plan.

Lead wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share what you need to consider and where most people go wrong in designing and implementing their plan.

07/16/2026

Retirees could see their Social Security benefits cut by more than 20% if the program’s trust fund becomes insolvent, which projections say could be by 2032.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to discuss the future of Social Security and how you can optimize your benefits.

07/14/2026

Everyone has a different vision of what financial independence looks like – the one thing that remains constant is the goal of retiring comfortably someday.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV with tips to help you achieve your money goals on the path toward financial freedom.

06/17/2026

Inflation is at its highest level in three years, with high prices being felt at the pump, grocery store and more.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WRAL TV to share tips for managing your expenses while also keeping your long-term goals in mind.

06/01/2026

College has become a luxury for many Americans, with the average cost surpassing $31,000 per year in Tennessee.

529 plans are powerful savings tools that can help families afford the rising cost of higher education.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to explain how they could not only set your child up for success in college, but also give them a jump start on saving for their future retirement.

05/29/2026

Over the next few decades, it’s estimated that nearly $100 trillion will change hands from one generation to the next.

Unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans have no written will or estate plan, which could make passing down that wealth a legal and financial nightmare.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff says having a good estate plan starts with having a good plan while you’re living.

John joined WRAL TV to share tips to help you and your family navigate the estate planning process with confidence.

05/13/2026

We love helping our communities, and giving back is one of our favorite ways to spend time together! Our team recently volunteered with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to clean up a section of the Third Creek Greenway. It was a great day spent making a positive impact in our community.