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How Blogging Changed Me

I’ll admit it. I like to shop. Or maybe I used to like to shop. Every year I looked forward to the Thanksgiving paper. I would browse through the ads to get ideas for Christmas gifts. I’d rarely actually go shopping on Black Friday. I value my sleep too [...]

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Of Pilgrims, Thankfulness, and a Worthy Goal

I’m always introspective around the holidays. Beginning around Thanksgiving and continuing to the new year, I find myself evaluating my life, my goals, and my relationships. Last night, when Jim was at work, the kids were in bed, and I was alone in a quiet room, I got to thinking about everything that has happened [...]

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Reader Question: Cash or Debit Card?

 I received an email from a reader the other day, asking about cash vs. debit cards, and he gave me permission to share with you all.  The question was: If one were to stick to paying cash for everything, would one have a higher tendency to spend more often with cash or with a debit card? Before [...]

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