Mvelopes Monday Email: Getting hungry yet?

November 22, 2021 [image]( Monday, November 22nd, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Thanksgiving season is finally here, which means it's time to pull out your stretchy pants and get your oven mitts ready! If you have guests to entertain, [these trivia facts from Good Housekeeping]( will keep everyone chatting while the bird bakes. In fact, did you know Americans prepare 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day? That's 88% of the population, by the way! Another 12% make a vegetarian or vegan alternative, or just don't love the turkey prep process (and we can't blame you there). However you celebrate this week, have a very Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Mvelopes! [image] [image] IN THE NEWS - Hold on to your umbrella! The start of Thanksgiving week [will bring strong storms](, with meteorologists predicting Monday morning as the start of inclement weather nationwide. Get ahead of the weather by planning to leave early for parties, flights, and shopping sprees, and stay cautious on unfamiliar roads as holiday plans take you across state lines. - If you are looking at the deal forecast for Black Friday 2021, you'll see discounts, sales, and stores asking for your hard-earned cash in every direction. Remember, planning gifts and what you want to purchase in advance will save your budget later! If you are looking for deals by store, check out [BlackFriday.com]( for a database of sale papers. For tech deals, [CNET's Black Friday 2021 gifting guide]( is the perfect resource. [image]( ON THE PODCAST We have a special guest on the podcast this week: Judy! Judy is a financial coach and long-time co-worker of Wes's, and we are thrilled to have her. We are talking all things grocery shopping, which comes in the perfect timing for the holiday season. Do you take the time to plan for your meals each week? Tune in to hear Judy's expert opinions on how, when, and even who not to shop with. We Hate Budgeting: Want To Know How To Grocery Shop Better? Judy is Here with Helpful Advice! is out now. [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]( [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]( ON THE BLOG Have you started holiday shopping yet? Do you wait until last minute? Do you even have a list?! Featured from the Mvelopes Blog archives this week, [Most Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid this Holiday Season]( is here to keep you on track to planning your holidays, so you don't have any unplanned overspending. [READ THE BLOG]( Actually Good News In the wake of Veteran's Day last week, one very lucky WWII veteran was able to celebrate her 100th birthday on November 13th. Claudia Cantu of Corpus Cristi, Texas was betting on receiving 100 birthday cards for her big day. Instead, she received over 800! All of these cards came about after some ladies from Cantu's poker group spread her birthday wish to the local TV station, and the rest, is history. [Read the rest of this heartwarming story]( for your weekly dose of 'faith in humanity restored'. Meme of the Week Best wishes for your holiday celebrations. May your potatoes always be perfectly seasoned, and may your gravy forever be lump-free. (Check out these [other Thanksgiving memes](, we had a hard time deciding this 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