Merry Christmas to you!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Stay warm these winter days.

With love from me and my family. 

These days when I was scrambling for ideas to write this month's newsletter, I stumbled upon a story about a used-to-be millionaire now residing on a remote island for 25 years. David Glasheen, 78 years old now, was $30 million worthy before the stock crash in 1978. 

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He looks like Santa with his white beard, resting at the beach. And it reminds me of a book I read with my son a few weeks ago, Santa Claustrophobia, a book for kids by Mike Reiss and David Catrow. In the story, Santa was so stressed that he kept having nightmares about being stuck in the chimney. The doctor of the town advised Santa to take a break in Hawaii while other holiday characters chimed in to help prepare and deliver presents to the kids all over the world.

Santa Claustrophobia by Mike Reiss and David Catrow


You may find yourself stressed these days, especially women who are usually the ones preparing presents and food for the whole family these holidays.

If possible, try to meditate for a few minutes a day because it can "produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind"- Mayo clinic. 

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Again, may the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Ha Le, CRPC™

My blog about personal finance in Vietnamese and in English. 


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