December 2022
December 2022

10 Busted Myths About Managing your Credit Score

More than any other time of year, our credit cards get quite a workout during the holiday season. To maintain a good credit rating, don’t let the following myths and misconceptions con you into bad decisions. Myth:  A credit score is only important if you need to borrow money If […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Family Works McDonald & Associates LLC

by Angie Kay Dilmore In 2009, McDonald and Associates LLC, a Lake Charles accounting and tax consulting firm, was established. Sean McDonald, partner and managing member of the firm, says the roots of McDonald and Associates date back to 1961 when his uncle, William (Bill) R. McDonald, began working for […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Tax Time: What You Need to Know

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin’s declaration is likely the most famous tax quote ever. But honestly, it’s rather negative. Consider instead this quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., which is inscribed above the entrance to the IRS headquarters in […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Best Brews: Your Guide to Great Coffee

According to the U.S. National Coffee Association (NCA), Coffee consumption in 2022 has soared to a two-decade high. 66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage, and up by nearly 14% since January 2021, the largest increase since NCA began tracking data. Thrive magazine is […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Enjoy the Holidays with a Styled Picnic

When the humidity dips below 60%, no one in Lake Charles should stay inside. What better way to enjoy the festive season than to sit at a decorated picnic table with custom florals and curated Christmas aesthetic? Magical Moments Picnics brings this dream to reality with a unique dining experience […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Dinner Party Revival: Five Simple Ingredients for Easy Entertaining

Planning a holiday dining event? Home entertaining is hot again, especially among younger adults who are discovering the lost art of the dinner party. But what’s emerging is not your grandmother›s formal affair, with perfect place settings, hand-lettered place cards, and an elegant meal that took all day to prepare. Today’s hosts […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Co-Parenting During the Holidays

From planning family trips to buying gifts and honoring traditions, the holidays are often a very stressful time for families. For separated parents who share custody of their children, the holiday season brings about another layer of stress. How can parents work together to create a loving, stress-free atmosphere for […]
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December 2022
December 2022

Your 2023 Wedding Planner

According to theknot.com, 19 percent of all proposals happen during the month of December – the most popular month of the year to get engaged. If you’re among this group of giddy, happy couples, congratulations! This special section is for YOU! In this year’s wedding planner, Thrive focuses on the style and […]
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