The one word you need to keep front and center this holiday season
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As we welcome Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there's excitement and anticipation but also lots of pressure and so many opportunities to spend money. Remember this important word.
This time of year can come with so much focus on all the "stuff" we want or don’t have yet. Let this season naturally spark conversations about contentment and appreciating everything your family already has. Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national bestselling author, financial expert and host of "The Rachel Cruze Show." Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people how to avoid debt, save money, budget, and win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored three bestselling books, including her latest, "Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do," and "WHAT to Do About It!" Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com.
For example, visiting family is important, but if you're trying to get out of debt and already planning to travel to see your family for Christmas, maybe you choose to stay home for Thanksgiving. Or maybe your idea of the perfect holiday is one where everyone is talking and genuinely connecting, so you set a "no phones allowed" rule for the day.