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In lieu of this seemingly never-ending pandemic, and so many other things taking place…someone needs to know that its okay NOT to be okay. Believe it or not, I didn’t know this until recently. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “No use in crying over spilled milk.” I now know, that the saying is false. Recently, a bowl of spilled milk did exactly that. It made me break down in tears. Instantly, I felt like I was really losing it! I had to sit down and think about why I reacted the way that I did. What was going on with me? Where was my mind ?   That spilled milk made me realize that I needed to learn when to S.T.O.P! l Sit down for a minute l Take time for myself l Openly speak to someone about my emotions, and l Pray!!! This has been a hard year. Anyone dealing with preexisting conditions may have found themselves a little more overwhelmed than usual. A bit more anxious. That little box that we are constantly trying to break out of feels like its getting smaller, everyday. Understa

Financial literacy is about being able to grasp and  utilize  various financial skills successfully. This includes personal money, allocation and preparing for your financial future. It is vital because it arms you with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle money effectively.  It’s  one thing that will  have an effect on   nearly every   facet  of your life. However, most people do not have the necessary financial education. Those that do  possess  the knowledge neglect to pass it on to future generations.    What Is Financial Literacy?   The term financial literacy  seems to make  people nervous. So,  let’s  break it down. It is common knowledge that the word “financial” is related to anything having to deal with money. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “literacy” means;    The ability to read and write  or k nowledge that relates to a specified subject   In a nutshell , the term “financial literacy” refers to one’s ability to read and understand money.  It&