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For most people, following basic money rules makes sense. But like everything else in life, there are situations when following tried-and-true advice might not work. Our professionals weigh in on when to consider the exceptions.
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As my husband’s unit prepares for their upcoming deployment, I am a hot mess of mixed emotions: fear, guilt, pride, sadness, happiness, residual anxiety from his last deployment, and most of all, relief.
Yes, relief.
You see, my husband was honorably discharged from service about four months ago, just as his unit was starting deployment preparations.
You probably don’t know this, but there is something special going on in February besides Valentine’s Day.
In fact, it isn’t even a special day, but rather, a special week.
What, you might ask?
It is Random Acts of Kindness Week.
The cold weather comes every year, and we are faced with the decision to exercise or go into hibernation. The risk of hibernation is associated with eating more, and then when you step on the scale, there are an additional five pounds.
The winter is the time to maintain your exercise program and make the changes according to the weather forecast as there will be days when you can’t get it.
My, the difference a day (or four years) makes.
Four years ago, I found out I was pregnant. I cried for days when I found out, and they weren’t tears of joy. When the home pregnancy test said I was pregnant, my world ended. Or so I thought.
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