Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays everyone! I’m in Los Angeles, basking in the sunshine and nice weather. I’m forcing myself to slow down. This year has been one wild ride and I want to stop and reflect on all the crazy things that happened — you know, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

I have decided to take some time off from this blog for the holidays, but have some great Dear Debt letters for the new year! I promise to “bring it” in 2015!

I want to take a break as I’ve been writing so much lately, I feel creatively zapped — or just exhausted. I firmly believe one of the best ways to be a great, or at least interesting writer, is to live an interesting life. So that is what I’ll be doing — living. Enjoying my family, my friends, and being “home.” It’s such a weird feeling to be home, this place I grew up in, but was so happy to leave nearly 5 years ago. Now the pull to come back is calling me and I’m wondering if I really feel that way or if it’s simply nostalgia? Time will tell I’m sure. But there are many things I miss about Los Angeles.

This holiday season, I encourage you to take a break too! Rest and relax, be nice to yourself, show people you care, and eat, drink and be merry. I also know that this time of year can be really tough on people. I think it is okay to feel that way, and many people do. Let’s not forget about each other. Let’s show some compassion and give time.

You can make more money but you can’t make more time. Spend it wisely, my friends.

So from my heart to yours, wishing you a happy holiday, whatever you believe in. Thanks for your time and support!

p.s. If you need some reading, check out the conversation that’s brewing here and use these 12 simple actions to improve your finances in the New Year. Also, if you are a new investor or want to get started (like me), this is a fantastic resource!

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Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt. Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. She is passionate about empowering women, helping others get out of debt, and focuses on the intersection of debt and mental health. Every September she organizes a Suicide Prevention Awareness Blog Tour, to help share resources for those struggling with debt and suicide. In addition to her love of personal finance, art and music, she is also a karaoke master and a cat mom to Miles and Thelonious.

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