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My First Cheesecake – Strawberries included!

I’ve never liked cheesecake. I think its heavy, and the idea of eating baked cream cheese was always a little off to me. But this weekend Im leaving for a trip and I had strawberries and a lot of cream cheese in my fridge plus some graham crackers in my pantry. Seemed like a logical combination. So I dug up an old Comfort Home Cooking book and got started. I didnt bother blog hunting or finding a trendy way to make it. I just wanted something my grandma would have made. No skimping! And guess what? It turned out great!

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Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?

Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…

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Golden Bachelor Divorce – Why All Marriages Should Have a Prenup

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, stars of the reality show "The Golden Bachelor," have decided to end their marriage after just three months. The couple, who became engaged and married following their appearance on the show, announced their decision during an emotional interview on "Good Morning America." Despite the short duration of their marriage, both…

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Driving This Thanksgiving? Here are AAA’s Tips to Avoid the Traffic Jam

Plan your Thanksgiving road trip wisely to avoid traffic hassles and ensure a stress-free holiday. Get insights from AAA’s Thanksgiving travel forecast and expert tips for a smooth journey.

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 The 6 Financial Habits Of Mentally Strong People for Year-End Planning 

As the seasons start to change and the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time for a financial check-up. Let’s reflect on how much we’ve accomplished this year and set the stage for financial success in the upcoming year with some year-end planning. If you haven’t scheduled a meeting with your advisors yet, now is the time to get your financial planning done. In fact, for our clients, this is one of the busiest and most important planning periods of the year.

Many of us set ambitious financial goals, but how often do we follow through with them? It’s time to take a page from the mentally strong and map out some to-dos to achieve our financial objectives as we head into the end of the year. Remember how important reaching financial independence is?