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Spending Moratorium Part 3- The Out of Town Family Event
I just returned from an out of town family wedding. In the middle of my debt reduction spending moratorium, I traveled to a dangerous destination known as my hometown, amidst a reunion with family for a week. Ouch! Here is what I did well and what I didn’t do well on my path to debt…
Read MoreThe 75th Anniversary of D-Day
It may still be morning for parts of the Western Hemisphere, but in Normandy France, it is late afternoon on the 75th celebration of D-day. Following renditions songs, stories, and a moment of silence, world leaders pay respects to the veterans of World War II and the Battle of Normandy. What a great day to…
Read MoreAnother Signs the Giving Pledge
Mackenzie Bezos, following her divorce from Amazon’s founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, has joined a list of wealthiest people who have agreed to participate in the giving pledge. Mackenzie Bezos, who ranks 22nd on the Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, said she left Jeff Bezos with 75% of their Amazon stock, as well as all of their…
Read MoreLongest pedestrian Bridge in US Opens
Did you know the longest Pedestrian bridge in the united States opened in Gatlinburg today? Skybridge boasts spectacular views of the Tennessee smoky mountains, which can be seen all around you as you cross the bridge, but also through the bridge in the middle section which is transparent. This Bridge is not for the faint…
Read MoreAlcohol Consumption Changing
A Medical Journal, The Lancet released results of research on levels of consumption of alcoholic beverages. The study found significant increases from 21 billion liters to 35.7 billion liters, a 70% increase. Driving up the numbers are low and middle income countries, especially in Southeast Asia where consumption went up 34% from 1990 to 2017.…
Read MoreGenius Summer Life Hacks
The tree leaves have fleshed out in vibrant green again and each day the sun is a little warmer and brighter! Ah yes, summer is coming back. This is the part I love, the expectation of gorgeous summer days and nights ahead. But when the reality of hot dry days hits, here are some life…
Read MoreThe Decluttering and Spending Moratorium Hack
By Jo Gardner Recently, I have been listening to a book about spending reduction and decluttering. Honestly, this is a regular occurrence with me, to read or listen to books on organizing your home, or watching programs that show an entire team coming in and cleaning out all the clutter in a home. I always…
Read MoreDon’t Deal With that Sports Injury, Heal it!
Sports Injury? Don’t deal with it, Heal it! An orthopedic doctor can help heal even serious sports injuries and conditions. Sports injuries refers to a wide range of injuries like concussions, stress or bone fractures or dislocations. Sometimes that join instability is NOT just age or muscle strain, but something more serious. If your body…
Read MoreIt is NOT too Late to Make 2018 Contributions to your Retirement Account!
If you are seeing that you should have contributed more to your 401(k) for the tax year 2018, the good news is that it is not too late. The bad news is that most employers do not allow you to specify which year you want to add to, so ask. Your HR team should be…
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