Mvelopes Monday Email: Comfort Zones, Cargo Ships, and Early Resolutions

December 6, 2021 [image]() Monday, December 6th, 2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( December 6 is St. Nicholas Day! In parts of Europe and German-speaking areas, St. Nicholas Day is a chance to celebrate an old Nordic folktale of a magician who would bring good children presents in wintertime. Festivities include hanging a stocking or large sock at the foot of one's bed, enjoying fresh oranges or chocolate coins, and exchanging candy canes, meant to denote the shape of a shepherd's staff. [image] [image] IN THE NEWS - Been thinking about those cargo ships off the coast holding all of your Christmas presents? Survey says that the line is getting shorter! [Check out this article](=) to check in with your latest online orders that may be waiting to come in to port. - Student loan payments that have been halted since March 2020 are restarting after January 31st, 2022. CNBC has compiled [10 tips for staying on top of your loans]() in the new year. [image]( ON THE PODCAST The last 2 years have been a stretch out of everyone's comfort zones - and that includes our shopping habits. With everyday groceries like coffee, milk, eggs, and gas going up in price, it may feel grim every time you go to the store. But take heart! Gabe and Wes break down the topic of inflation and how it effects your daily life. One silver lining - things won't stay this way forever. Check out Have you seen prices going up? Here's what inflation means for your favorite products. at WeHateBudgeting.com! [LISTEN ON APPLE]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY]() [LISTEN ON GOOGLE]( [image]() ON THE BLOG Every January, New Year's Resolutions come and go after just a few weeks. Want to keep up with your weight loss AND spending plan? Here's the perfect blog for you: [7 Ways To Skip the Gym and Still Lose Weight.](=) From cutting down on costs to cutting down carbs, we've got you covered! [READ THE BLOG](=) Actually Good News 20 years ago, elderly Gladys Hankerson [misdialed a routine phone call]( and found herself talking to a stranger from Rhode Island named Mike Moffitt. What started as a simple mistake soon turned into intentional friendship, with Gladys calling Mike increasingly often to share news of her family, health, and daily life. [image] The two phone friends forged a connection that spanned two decades, culminating in Mike taking his family to visit Gladys at her home in Delray, Florida earlier this year. “In the world these days, you don’t meet too many nice people," said Gladys. "There are incredible people in this world that are a wrong number phone call away.” Meme of the Week The more, the merrier. [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