"Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is a time when we can give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives, but there is no pressure around gifts, maybe just a little anxiety about putting the whole meal together and of course, managing family drama. This Thanksgiving, I was feeling especially grateful for you, the folks who read this column, who along with podcast/radio listeners, and television viewers send me questions and feedback."
"Beyond the personal gratitude I feel for this incredible community we've built together, I want to encourage all of us to take a moment to give thanks for our financial blessingseven the ones that might not seem obvious at first glance. If you have a steady paycheck, that's worth celebrating in an economy where uncertainty can strike at any moment. If you have cobbled together a few side hustles, you are an entrepreneur and should be as proud of your accomplishment."
"Of course, this year has thrown financial curveballs at many of us, from layoffs to government furloughs, to still-high prices. As I have learned after talking to so many of you, these challenges can reveal something important about yourself: that you are more resilient than you imagined. There was the couple who had to delay retirement but found that working a bit longer brought unexpected fulfillment. There was a young 20-something who tackled the repayment of student loans with creative budgeting."
Thanksgiving offers a moment to give thanks for blessings beyond gifts, including steady paychecks, side hustles, savings, and debt repayment progress. Reader and listener engagement creates a community that shapes relevant topics and grounds conversations. Financial accomplishments of any size deserve recognition, from small savings to contributions toward retirement or college funding. The year has produced financial setbacks—layoffs, furloughs, and high prices—but those challenges often reveal unexpected resilience. Real-life examples include couples delaying retirement yet finding fulfillment and young people addressing student loans through creative budgeting, demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.
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