Today is Black Friday — the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. But a great bargain isn’t so great if it means spending the holidays in extra debt. Here are three tips to ease the after-Christmas bills blues to help you make the most of the big sales. Instead of getting carried away by all the big sales and promotions, set some limits in writing before you leave the house. If you haven’t already,...
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Family time, football, fun, and lots of food…those are the things that I think of when Thanksgiving Day approaches. But it’s also a meaningful holiday where we need to pause and give thanks for our many blessings. Our good family friends recently shared their awesome Thanksgiving tradition with me. They place a white table cloth on their dining room table the week of Thanksgiving. Then, each family member takes a...
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Somehow, it’s always the little moments that turn into the big ones. It may seem small now, but you’ll never forget the time your daughter loses her first tooth or your son learns to ride a bike. These moments with your family are what last a lifetime. So, to encourage you to be thankful for your family, I’ve compiled a list of 8 inspirational family quotes. First, former President Ronald Regan reminds us that...
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I’d like to say thanks to all you fathers out there. Thank you for providing for your family, for strengthening your family, for protecting your family. To encourage you through this amazing journey of fatherhood, I’ve compiled a list of 8 great quotes about fatherhood. First, American heavyweight boxer Ken Norton once said “Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” ...
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Every good investor has vision…patience… and insight. An old Chinese proverb offers this lesson. If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for ten years, plant trees. But if your vision is for a lifetime, plant people. Things like stocks come and go, but people will carry your values and beliefs through generations. Investing in your family is the ultimate long-term view, the mutual fund...
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Veterans Day pays tribute to American veterans of all wars — especially those veterans still living. So spend some time this holiday honoring their service to our country. Fly the American flag in front of your home. Teach your children what the holiday means and why we celebrate it. Encourage them to send notes or cards to veterans you know, or those in hospitals and veterans’ homes. Volunteer with your kids in...
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Americans love to indulge on Thanksgiving. Can’t you just taste that juicy turkey and dressing? Well, there are people who won’t get to enjoy even the first bite of turkey. Maybe they’re unmarried and don’t have any family nearby. Maybe they’re a single mom with three kids and can’t afford all the fixings. Or maybe they’re your elderly neighbor who’s embarrassed to admit they don’t have plans. Think about people...
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