This week’s money mood: Going into 2022 strong

Happy December! It’s wild to think that 2021 is almost over, but apparently the calendar insists. (Rude.)

This can often be a chaotic time of year, but it’s also a worthy time to see if you can squeeze in some reflecting, tidying, and planning so you can hit the ground running in January. This week, we’ve got resources to help you do that.

Rooting for you,

Deedi Brown, she/her
Senior Editor

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End-of-year check-ins can help you celebrate work wins, get your finances in order, and make even bigger plans for 2022. Here are a bunch of ideas on how and where to start.

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So it begins …

Are you ready for the holiday gift-buying frenzy — otherwise known as early December? Here are five tips on stretching your holiday budget and making gift-giving plans with friends and fam this year.

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Resolutions start with intentions

Time flies when you’re collecting career wins. But it’s also good to take a pause to reflect on accomplishments made and goals unmet before you set off on your next career sprint. So yup — now’s the perfect time to journal about it.

Here are some questions to get you started:

1.	What have my greatest strengths and wins been this year?
2.	What weaknesses and challenges have I experienced?
3.	Where are the biggest opportunities for me to grow and improve?
4.	What am I doing (or not doing) that could threaten or limit my success?

Want more? Download our Career Checkup Worksheet to dig in even deeper.

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“I got a zero-interest, five-year loan to pay off half of my credit card debt! That makes the rest of it seem much more doable; such a relief!” 👏

— Jen, an Elle Raiser from Fremont, CA

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This week’s money mood: Going into 2022 strong

Don’t you just love a good checklist?

The perfect gift (for yourself!)

So it begins …

Resolutions start with intentions

Reset your money by January 1

Or maybe a bolder career plan?

$$ win of the week

Join to get up to 50% off coaching, plus free workshops and courses!

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while tallying up how many “notable” books we read. Forward it to your friends who love lists.

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