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Every year in Maine, the North American Wife Carrying Championship brings together racers and cheering fans at Sunday River Resort. It's a lighthearted competition where couples (or any team of two) race through a tough obstacle course - 278 yards long. One partner gets carried by the other, making teamwork key.<img src="/uploads/mud_2fae880eea.jpg" alt="mud.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_mud_2fae880eea.jpg 218w,/uploads/small_mud_2fae880eea.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_mud_2fae880eea.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_mud_2fae880eea.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"> @Robert F Bukaty/news.sky.comWhile the event started with a wilder story from Finland in the 1800s, today it's all about fun and athleticism. Anyone can join, regardless of marital status or gender. This year, the crowd got behind a diverse group of teams tackling challenges like water pits, log jumps, and mud patches.A winning strategy seems to be the "backpack carry," where the carried person goes upside down to free up the carrier's arms for better balance. Smiles and grit were everywhere, with a few teams even taking a tumble in the mud. But the true spirit of the event shone through as they helped each other up and kept going.The prize for winning is unique - the carried person's weight in beer, plus cash worth five times their weight. A fun, seesaw-like scale is used to measure the beer reward. The winning team member sits on one side, while cases of beer are piled on the other until it balances out. &nbsp;

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The Muddy Marathon Where Your Partner Is Your Equipment and Beer Is Your Trophy

It's a paradox: people with good earnings often have no money. How is this possible? The answer lies not so much in salary but in financial habits. Let's look at some common mistakes that prevent people from achieving financial stability.<img src="/uploads/money_9734b9f99a.jpg" alt="money.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_money_9734b9f99a.jpg 218w,/uploads/small_money_9734b9f99a.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_money_9734b9f99a.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_money_9734b9f99a.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"> @Adeel Qayum/oberlo.comLiving Beyond Their MeansEasy access to credit cards often tempts us to spend more than we earn. This creates a debt hole that is quite difficult to get out of. Remember: loans are not additional income but a deferral of payments.<figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/image_fb5599ca87.png"></figure>@Credit Card or Cash/uvita.infoIgnoring the FutureSaving for retirement is not just saving but an investment in your future. The sooner you start saving, the more “capital” you will have in retirement. Take advantage of all the opportunities provided by your employer and the state.<img src="/uploads/m2_a0eaaf47a1.jpg" alt="m2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_m2_a0eaaf47a1.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_m2_a0eaaf47a1.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_m2_a0eaaf47a1.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Retirement: How Much Should I Save Each Month?/debt.orgBelieve in “Easy Money”Get-rich-quick schemes usually promise results that are too good to be true. Before investing, carefully study the offer and consult a specialist. Remember: high income is always associated with a certain risk.<figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/image_9d4442ec70.png"></figure>@Lindsay Smith/kentucky.com

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