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I was preparing to write a quick post in honor of Presidents Day when I found out a few interesting facts in my research into the history of this holiday. Presidents Day is a relatively new holiday having been created by an act of congress in 1971. Prior to 1968 George Washington’s birthday was a [...]
Here we are once again at the beginning of the holiday season and I think one of the greatest things about this time of year is how it makes us slow down a little bit and spend time with family and friends, remembering and counting our blessings. Thanksgiving provides us all with an opportunity to [...]
After we’ve all had our fills at the Thanksgiving feast the time will come to prepare for that other American tradition – Black Friday. It begins the Christmas Shopping Season, millions of Americans will head out to pack the malls, shop like crazy & grab some of the greatest deals of the season. Before you [...]
It’s barely the beginning of October and already the stores are filled with Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving knickknacks and in the back of the store just waiting at a moment’s notice to explode out and take over every single aisle are the Christmas decorations. It’s in this holiday time of year that our emotions begin to [...]
The 4th of July has become one of the iconic symbols of summer. Warm days, the BBQ going, surrounded by family and friends; it’s a wonderful day. We’ll be busy ourselves spending time with friends and family throughout this weekend. I wanted to take a moment and reflect on what this Holiday is all about. [...]
Father’s Day is coming up and while you want to make the day as special as possible for Dad, you may not have the means to do so this year. Continued economic uncertainty and high unemployment have put many in a position where even small expenses outside of their regular budgets can cause serious financial [...]
We’ve all heard the story of the Pilgrims coming from Europe, the tragic winter, and then the Native American’s showing and teaching the settlers how to hunt and plant in the new land. The Pilgrim’s story actually has a powerful economic lesson that typically gets lost in the telling. When the Pilgrim’s came part of [...]
I want to take this moment and wish everyone in the Personal Finance Mastery Community a wonderful holiday season. I hope everyone had a great Christmas weekend. This past week has been filled with some great highs and horrible lows. I’ve been so busy enjoying the Christmas season with friends, family, and loved one’s; there [...]
