What Does ‘Empowering Financial Freedom’ ReallyMean? THE TRUTH BEHIND THE TAGLINE
CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY
Whether you’re a fan of mint chocolate chip or just plain vanilla, nothing cools you down on a hot summer day quite like ice cream. It’s only fitting then that National Ice Cream Day lands on July 19 — right in the middle of the hottest month in the U.S. Ice cream’s history stretches as far back as 500 B.C. when Middle Eastern royalty combined sweet flavors with ice for a cool treat. Ice cream made its way to North America in the 1700s, and it remained a dessert for the wealthy and famous for years. George Washington even spent $200 on ice cream throughout the summer of 1790. (That would be $5,611.20 in today’s dollars!) Thankfully, these days you don’t have to be rich to enjoy ice cream. In fact, you can even save money by making it yourself! Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating this everyday treat using these tips. MAKE IT HOW YOU WANT IT. You can flavor your ice cream however you’d like, but there are a few basic ingredients that are necessary for most batches: milk, sugar, gelatin, and eggs. Dairy-based products like milk are the most common foundation for ice cream. Sugar adds the sweet, scrumptious flavor we all love, and gelatin aids in thickening the mixture. The eggs happen to be one of the most important ingredients because they give ice cream its classic texture while reducing the rate at which it melts. This ensures your ice cream remains in near “mint” condition as you enjoy it. Healthy Alternatives: Use bananas or almond milk for dairy-free ice cream. For vegan ice cream, use agar powder instead of gelatin and eggs. For those looking to avoid sugar, honey is a naturally sweet substitute. GET TO WORK! You’ll need to heat your ingredients on the stove prior to churning and cooling your ice cream. An ice-cream churner is the easiest way to create a perfectly smooth texture, but if you’re looking for an activity to wear out the kids, then have them shake their own ice cream! Simply place all your ingredients in a small baggie, close it up, and place that baggie in a larger one with ice cubes. Shake firmly for at least 15 minutes for homemade creamy goodness.
If you look beneath our company name on the front page of this newsletter, you’ll find the words “Empowering Financial Freedom.” That phrase is our tagline, but it’s also a code we live by here at Financial Architects. And right now in these difficult times, it’s more important than ever. When we talk about empowering financial freedom, we’re talking about clients like you. We want to give you the tools and guidance to take control of your own financial destiny. When you do that, you’ll feel empowered to build wealth and reduce risk while maintaining your current lifestyle. Nothing matters more to us than seeing that happen. Right now, with this pandemic gripping our country, taking control of your finances might seem daunting, but we’re not backing down from our goals, and more importantly, neither should you! See, the beautiful thing about empowerment is that it begins internally, inside each of us. We can give you tools, guidance, and encouragement, but ultimately, you are the source of your own empowerment. Your mind is where the magic happens. The best we can do here at Financial Architects is to empower our team and let them lead by example. As Chris and Pat discussed in last month’s newsletter, during times like these we have two options: We can either freeze in fear or empower ourselves through action. Choosing the latter means using our fear as energy to retake control. That, in turn, empowers those around us to do the same. Here at Financial Architects, we use this strategy every day to empower our clients — or more accurately, to inspire them — to empower themselves. Next time you’re faced with a financial challenge, try to remember the true nature of empowerment. Instead of freezing in fear, take a moment to think, and then act quickly to achieve your dreams. You’ll come away from the experience feeling free, empowered, and ready to tackle your financial future.
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