Mvelopes Monday Email: Pizza, The Housing Market, and A Seasonal Smile

October 11, 2021 [image]( Monday, October 11th, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Roll up your shirt sleeves and get ready to practice your dough toss — it's [National Sausage Pizza Day!]( From the opening of the first United States pizzeria in 1905, Americans have fallen in love with countless varieties of this cozy Italian classic. Feeling hungry yet? Need a [delicious sausage pizza recipe]( you can whip up in time for dinner tonight? We've got you covered. [image] [image] IN THE NEWS - Senate leaders will vote on a [short-term debt ceiling increase]( in the coming weeks, an act which will hopefully prevent the first ever government default on national debt. - After a year of consistent price increase, [the housing market is finally beginning to slow.]( The number of U.S. homes for sale is now up 31%, along with a leveling off of home rate appreciation, according to Fortune.com. While this doesn't guarantee a more competitive market for those in search of a home, prospective buyers can breathe a little easier knowing the market is no longer moving at a breakneck pace. Buying your first home? Check out [A First-Time Home-Buyer’s Survival Guide](. [image]( ON THE PODCAST Have you ever wanted to ask a money expert a burning financial question, but didn't know where to turn? Well, you're in luck! On this week's episode of We Hate Budgeting: Debt-Proof Tips You'll Use Every Day, Wes and Gabe interview financial expert Mary Hunt on common anxieties surrounding money. Join Mary to learn some tried-and-true tricks for living within your means and how to get the most out of your monthly budget. [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]( [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]( ON THE BLOG With the housing market fluctuating, it's stressful to be stepping into home ownership for the first time. Check out A First-Time Home-Buyer’s Survival Guide on the Mvelopes blog for the answer to the question, "How do I even begin to look for a house?" [READ THE BLOG]( Actually Good News The World Health Organization (WHO) approved the very first malaria vaccine. After the success of initial immunization programs in the countries of Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, WHO says the groundbreaking new vaccine will soon be rolled out across sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate-to-high malaria transmission. Today's Wholesome Moment [image] What Is the Mvelopes Monday Email? The Mvelopes Monday Email is your source for a Monday morning pick-me-up. We strive to keep you updated on top financial news while offering some light-hearted stories along the way. Sponsored by Your Friends at Mvelopes Want to get back in control of your money? At Mvelopes, we make it easy! Try us out for [30 days FREE]( and experience stress-free budgeting for the first time. [SIGN UP NOW]( Until next week, Your Friends at Mvelopes [Unsubscribe]( Mvelopes 434 W. Ascension Way Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 United States (801) 984-4200