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Let me begin by recounting an experience that is probably going to leave your head shaking, especially if you are a military family. Military families understand how to move themselves, their family, and all their belongings across the country and across the world. Part of that process is identifying high dollar value items prior to the move so these items can receive special notation on your moving manifest.
This all seems very obvious and simple.
Until it isn’t.
Here are the top stories for the week of Nov. 30, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• VA to Outsource All Compensation, Pension Exams
• National Parks Free for Veterans, Gold Star Families
• Naval Ship Named After Medal of Honor Recipient
• This Week in History
Choosing the right breast pump deserves thoughtful research, and who supplies your breast pump is as important as which brand you choose. The latter might be more nuanced than you think, because every mom has different needs. That’s why Milk N Mamas Baby puts moms first.
No matter how you celebrate the holidays, you undoubtedly think of it as a special time of year. There are so many festive activities that mark the season: Parties, home decorating, baking, watching classic holiday movies, taking time off from work and school to enjoy the company of friends, and big family gatherings with all the traditions that go with them. The holiday season is also a time to reflect on the year gone by, re-energize by connecting with loved ones and make plans for the year ahead.
Due to the pandemic, many typical holiday activities are not feasible this year. Gift giving, in particular, will be different. More gifts will be mailed and opened remotely rather than in person. And it’s natural to expect that holiday spending and gatherings will be scaled back. But with minor adjustments, you can preserve your gift-giving traditions while also being mindful of financial considerations.
“Do not covet” is just dumb, my loves. It’s like saying “Thou Shalt Not Breathe” or “Thou Shalt Not Pump Blood From Thy Heart.” Of course we are going to covet. It’s an emotion that will run through each one of us, relatively often. The issue, of course, isn’t to somehow magic that emotion out of us. This issue, my loves, is how to use it as a superpower.
Let me explain.
Credit scores rule the world. At least it feels that way, doesn’t it? They’re like these tiny little dictators, running around, interfering with every home sale, rental application, vehicle purchase, and more.
It feels obscure, but did you know that your score isn’t random? Though it might feel like it at times, it’s not like disobeying your parents as a kid and waiting to see which consequence you get today. The score is calculated, and it fluctuates both ways on the spectrum.
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