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There’s nothing like the image of snow falling serenely in a forest of evergreens to bring about peace and stillness during the holidays.

We’ve been through a lot in 2021 – more quarantining, hybrid work environments, ups and downs in the economy, and political uncertainty.

How’s that budget holding up right about now? If you didn’t overindulge in Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping, kudos to you.

Here’s a question you may not have been asked. How do you feel about money? It’s no secret that money is an emotional topic. Everything important in our lives is.

In the push to go virtual and digitalize everything including work, scheduling, and banking, instead of technology making life easier, do you ever find yourself more stressed out?

When it comes to money, we know it literally pays to attend to even the smallest of details, but sometimes, like during busy seasons of life, finding the time to do everything can feel overwhelming,

As we approach winter, which do you prefer: avalanche or snowball? Both are tried-and-true approaches to reducing debt. The difference between the two is the order in which you pay off each balance.

It’s almost Halloween, and there are spooky things everywhere you look. From decor to horror movies, we are face-to-face with frights and fears 24/7.

Saving enough for a comfortable retirement and leaving a legacy for the future are the goals many of us have. How close or how far away you are from this aspiration can determine how financially fit you feel.

The pandemic’s continuing effect on, well, just about everything- along with stock market volatility, changing tax laws, the debt ceiling debate, and expected holiday shipping delays and shortages – it all adds up and can affect our stress levels.