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We wish a very Happy Birthday to Mission Trails Financial advisor Bryan Pridmore!

What is a hobby or activity you have started during the pandemic that makes you feel happy? Maybe it's knitting, bike riding or golf? Share in the comments below!

Opportunity costs is the potential future value of money that you spend. If you invest $100 and it goes to $200, you made $100 profit. If you buy a shirt with that $100 instead, you lose out on the opportunity to make that profit too. Thinking like an investor, how much money did you really give up for that shirt? #opportunity #investing #missiontrailsfinancial #sandiego

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill #inspiration #success #missiontrailsfinancial #retirement #personalfinance

Not sure if you'll be traveling for Thanksgiving? It may be best to make a decision soon before prices jump quickly.

Kids Money Lesson No. 2: According to Beth Kobilner, the 5 C’s of an allowance are: Be Clear (keep in simple), Be Consistent, Give Control (let your child spend the money), Use Cash, and No Chores (model to your children that emptying the dishwasher is part of life, not part of a job). #moneygenius #family #missiontrailsfinancial #finances #allowance

What budget-friendly, family activities do you have planned for the weekend? Share with us in the comments below!

Good luck to the San Diego @Padres in the playoffs! We'll be rooting for you!

Kids Money Smarts Tip No. 1: Your preschooler may be old enough to grasp the idea of money even if they forget to put it in their piggy bank. Set up three jars for them to deposit their allowance and label them spend, save and give. Have a thoughtful conversation with them about which jar they would like to make a deposit and let them decide.

Financial freedom is less about financials and more about freedom. Manoj Arora #retirement #personalfinance #investing #saving #missiontrailsfinancial

What is an initial public offering (IPO)? #investing #ipo #finance

The Federal Reserve sets monetary policy goals that include moderate long-term interest rates, price stability and maximum employment. This is to ensure a long-term steady rate of inflation and a stable financial environment for individuals and businesses. #FederalReserve #retirement #inflation #savings #personalfinance #missiontrailsfinancial