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Month: January 2023

Personal Finance – Why Don’t We Teach This in School?

Personal Finance – Why Don’t We Teach This in School?

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You’ve probably seen all of the news headlines – “U.S. Credit Card Debt Hits All-Time High”, “Most Americans Can’t Afford Retirement”, “Many Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck”.  Different stories, but all based upon a common theme. Most people don’t know anything about personal finance. Now when I say “don’t know anything”, I’m not exaggerating.  If you think I’m lying, take my little quiz below. See where I’m going?  If you could answer even half of the questions above, you’re miles…

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Egg Prices – What Is Going On?

Egg Prices – What Is Going On?

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Have you bought a dozen eggs recently? Sheeesh.  Talk about sticker shock.  A dozen “Grade A Jumbo” white eggs was running at @ $4.96 at my local supermarket this week. $5 for eggs?  What is happening? Well, it’s really quite simple.  The law of supply and demand.  According to a recent article on CNBC[1], the avian flu has been devastating the egg-laying supply chain.  It’s been described as the deadliest outbreak in U.S history. Normally seen in the early spring…

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Sunday Dinner- A Tradition Worth Saving

Sunday Dinner- A Tradition Worth Saving

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As an adult, I’m a big kitchen person.  I love to cook.  I find it relaxing.  I like trying new recipes, tweaking ingredients, and all of the prep that goes with cooking (I also clean as I go, which my wife is a big fan of).  If there would be a camera on me while I work in the kitchen, you’d see that it’s almost like watching a TV show on the Food Network.  I carefully prep all of my…

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New Year – New You?

New Year – New You?

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2023 is here!  The new year always comes with a review and assessment of the previous year – followed by grand plans of what needs to be done in the coming year (and beyond).  Call it “resolutions”, “goals”, or whatever – these are the things you’ve planned for yourself (either publicly or privately) for the next 365 days. These could be self-care related.  Are you planning on losing some weight, either by diet or exercise?  Have you made some sort…

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