Mvelopes Monday Email: Shopping for Spooks?

October 18, 2021 [image]( Monday, October 18th, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Grab your favorite mug and sweet creamer of choice — today marks the first day of the [UK's National Coffee Week](! Back when the United States was still declaring its independence from the British, American families began drinking brewed coffee as a way to distinguish themselves from tea-loving Brits. Today, coffee is enjoyed by over 150 million Americans in more than 31,000 coffee houses nationwide — proving that good taste can, in fact, circle the globe! [image] [image] IN THE NEWS - As part of the American Rescue Plan passed in March of 2021, the Biden administration instituted tax credits for families supporting children under the age of 17. As of mid-October, Americans on the receiving end of these recurring monthly payments [report an overwhelming increase in financial peace](. Financial analysts also report these payments have had virtually no disruptive effects on the economy or job market. [image]( ON THE PODCAST Grab a flashlight and your favorite pumpkin pail, because Halloween is just around the corner! In today's episode of We Hate Budgeting: Halloween Memories Are Worth Budgeting For, Wes and Gabe recount some of their favorite Halloween memories ranging from childhood costumes to celebrating the season as an adult. But don't worry, there are no spooks here: today's episode is all about using your hard-earned money to have a little holiday fun! [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]( [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]( ON THE BLOG As the holidays are approaching, you may find yourself adding things to your online shopping cart more than usual. It may be for gifts, yes, but we know you can't resist a good "treat yo self" moment, either. Check out [11 Signs You Have A Shopping Addiction]( on the Mvelopes blog to keep yourself in check this shopping season. [READ THE BLOG]( Actually Good News Make a wish — or twenty! From October 16-24, watch the night sky as [Halley's Comet sets off a series of meteor showers]( in the Northern Hemisphere. Gather a few blankets, some hot drinks and look up to catch the late-night phenomenon as it moves through the heavens. [image] Meme of the Week [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