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July 19, 2021 [mvelopes]( Monday, July 19 After a year inside, getting back into the swing of social networking can feel...intimidating, to say the least. July 19 is National Make New Friends Day, and apps like [Bumble BFF]( and [Friender]( make it easier than ever to link up with likeminded people across digital distance. Download a friend-finding app and schedule time to finally visit that new cafe or waterpark near you — all while building a new connection. IN THE NEWS Federal Child Tax Credit payments were slated to begin hitting bank accounts last Friday, July 15. Eligible families with children under the age of 17 can expect financial assistance in the form of recurring monthly checks, a government response to the ongoing economic upset of the pandemic. Most payments will be delivered via direct deposit. Check the status of your Child Tax Credit and determine your eligibility [HERE](. ON THE PODCAST How you talk about money matters. In this week’s episode of We Hate Budgeting, Gabe and Wes dive into the first 'Money Script': Money Avoiders. Do you ever find yourself pushing off budgeting, or feel nervous to take an honest look at your bank statement? You might be a Money Avoider. Tune in for an eye-opening look at the way our inner narratives impact our spending habits. [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]( [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]( ON THE BLOG [image] Looking for more budgeting tips? Well you're in luck! This week on the Mvelopes blog, we've busted 7 common Budgeting Myths that may be keeping YOU from starting your smart spending journey. [READ THE BLOG]( Until next week, Your Friends at Mvelopes [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( Mvelopes 434 W. Ascension Way Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 United States (706) 973-9208