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Lending to Family or Friends?

DON’T lend money. Gift it DO create boundaries around whom you support DO offer other ways to help DON’T cosign a loan

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Lending Money to Family or Friends?

Use the loan as a teaching moment Early in their marriage, my son and daughter-in-law had trouble making their paychecks stretch — and started asking my hubby and me for money. I said yes with a couple of strings attached. … Continue reading →

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Pie

If you’re too full for pie, you can always have it for breakfast tomorrow. I was raised in a pretty health-conscious household, but the morning after Thanksgiving meant one thing: Breakfast Pie. This was allowed on a series of technicalities. Pumpkin is … Continue reading →

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Special Drink

The way kids look at you when you hand them a special drink. Thanksgiving is a family affair, and guests of all ages should get to experience moments that remind us that this isn’t your average dinner. As a kid, I remember holding out … Continue reading →

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Holiday Perks

It’s apporopriate to wear a tie and house slippers. Any day that starts with a parade is a good one. You’re allowed to start drinking whenever you start cooking.

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