What Are You Thankful For?

I awoke this morning much earlier than I intended to.  With our family not arriving for the Thanksgiving festivities until much later in the day, I had planned to sleep in (as long as my kids stayed in bed).  When my husband’s alarm clock went off this morning, we both were already awake.  Thanksgiving Day…

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Do You Have a Financial Disaster Plan? – Part 2

If I asked you to tell me right this second to list out everything that was in your wallet, could you do it without looking?  Many of us put a lot of our life into our wallets, purses and vehicles, and we don’t think twice about the need to access that information should it suddenly…

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Do You Have a Financial Disaster Plan?

Springtime in the Midwest means tornado season.  We prepare for it by testing our emergency sirens, locating the safest place in our house to take cover, and what to bring with us in a hurry if a storm strikes. Here is something to consider throughout the year: do your finances have a disaster plan? Working…

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Just Take a Sip

I started my day today with the discovery of a large chocolate stain on the back of my pants.  I am thankful that I made the discovery before I left the house, and not let the world wonder just what exactly happened to my backside.  I had to think of where that chocolate stain came…

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