Are You Dating a (Financial) Deadbeat?
The financially savvy person might want to give some solid thought to whether their sweetie is in the red or in the black.
View Article7 Savings Myths: Busted!
The US savings rate touched 5% in the 2nd quarter of 2009 and has been hovering steadily over 3% since then. While that’s still a far cry from the double-digit savings rates we saw in decades past, it...
View ArticleWill Your Golden Years... Be Golden?
One of the most common personal finance questions I’m hearing from people (of all ages!) is this: “Is it possible for my golden years to be… truly golden?”
View ArticleNeed Budgeting Help? Watch 'The Joneses'
Are you looking for creative ways to reign in your spending? If so, here’s a tip I never thought I’d be giving you: Rent the movie The Joneses.
View ArticleForget Mad Men. It's Time for Mad Women!
American society is systematically encouraging women to give up financial control.
View ArticleCelebrity Money Meltdowns
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans – and that includes celebrities.
View ArticleFive Expenses That Will Consume 50 Percent Of Your Lifetime Earnings
In these recessionary times, financial tips are flowing fast and furious about how to save money and stick to a budget. Facing a sea of information many people are asking, “Where do I start?”
View ArticleFSAs: One Of The Best-Kept Financial Secrets
Millions of Americans are missing out on one of the best-kept financial secrets in America: Flexible Spending Accounts. Are you one of them?
View ArticleYou're A Dead Woman... In The Pink Ghetto
"So far in 2010 The New York Times has published 698 obituaries. Only 92 of those were of women." Need an explanation? Follow the money.
View ArticleThree Reasons To Take Your Online Banking Relationship To The Next Level
Are you banking online? A recent survey says 80 percent of U.S. online households are. However, if you’re limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions...
View ArticleThe 'Golden Girls' Guide To Retirement
Are you worried about ending up old and poor? The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, a non-profit, private foundation, recently released the results of their 11th annual survey on retirement...
View ArticleNo Excuses: 'No One Is Keeping Women From Parity Except Themselves'
If you want to have more financial freedom, independence, and security in your life - you won't want to miss this post or Gloria Feldt's fabulous new book, NO EXCUSES. If you've ever wondered: Where...
View ArticleThe Role Money Plays In Changing The World
I must confess… as someone who is in that awkward career stage – having left the financial services industry after 15 years to pursue my passion of teaching women to become more financially empowered –...
View ArticleSurprising Financial Lessons From A Caribbean Cruise
In search of... financial balance. A post in which I ask (of myself and all readers): What are are you working for & what are you waiting for? Balancing living with in your means and experiencing...
View ArticleThe Rise Of The "Sugar Mamma"
Money expert Manisha Thakor discusses the rise of the female breadwinner and co-breadwinner in America. In particular she highlights the growing interest in financial education by working women seeking...
View ArticleHave Less Holiday Financial Stress
Personal finance expert Manisha Thakor shares "mindful" holiday budgeting and spending tips.
View ArticleLadies, Should You Ask For It?
Personal finance expert for women, Manisha Thakor, discusses the high cost of women staying silent when it comes to salary negotiations.
View ArticleDaring To Be Ourselves... Financially
Female personal finance expert Manisha Thakor encourages women to ask to what degree fear about not having enough money and ending up old and poor can be transformed by our own actions.
View ArticleThe Four Most Dangerous Words To Your Portfolio
Money expert Manisha Thakor discusses a very common financial question that can be very dangerous to your investment portfolio if answered out of context.
View ArticleDo Money Books For Women Hurt Women?
Money expert Manisha Thakor discusses whether or not the prevalence of personal finance books for women written by women help - or hurt - women.
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