Money with Mak and G

The holidays are officially here, and Americans love to put up holiday lights around the Thanksgiving weekend.  Ever thought about the costs to be festive? You might be a bit surprised, and it can be dangerous!

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Is it red or is it black? That’s the real financial question for this upcoming Friday.  People know about it around the world (seriously, my friend in Bangladesh does). What’s it mean, and what’s the big deal with the day after Thanksgiving?

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The Pilgrims and the Indians lived off the land. It took time and effort, but they didn’t have to worry about saving for college or retirement.  We do!! This year, much of the food for the big day has risen a lot!! Join us for tips to get through Thanksgiving dinner without breaking the bank.

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People are tired of staying home, and they’re ready to travel.  What’s going on in the travel industry? Does this give us information about the economy?  Better numbers from Delta (not the airline), which lead to other good news.

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We had a big change last week for a major “tech” company.  Even though it was Halloween, FAANG was put to rest and changed to MAANG. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know the name, Meta. But, do you know what it means? Let’s figure it out.

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There really hasn’t been a Halloween that anyone can remember like this one.  Products for Halloween are in demand, but the supplies are low.  Costs are going up.  There is a lot of money and business surrounding Halloween.  Dad talks about how some things are different.

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You’ve done a lot right.  You built an emergency fund, saved and invested.  But now, during spooky October, money monsters lurk in the shadows ready to tear that all apart.  Who are they? How often does this happen and what now?

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People believed there were only white swans. Then, explorers found a black one. It changed the way zoologists looked at animals and the way we all saw the world. A black swan event is something we’ve never seen before. It’s happened twice in October in the markets, and it was pretty scary!!

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How do you train your high school students to be responsible with money? They’re growing into adults, and it requires a bit of practice. If your kids are in high school, college is around the corner. Being comfortable with money BEFORE college is non-negotiable.

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Can you live on a food budget of just $2 a day? Even fast-food can’t give you 3 squares for two Washingtons. Let’s take a quick look to see if the twins can pull it off without starving. Plus, what’s the deal with Evergrande? Can a Chinese company really affect our economy?

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