Four Ways to Financially Prepare Yourself for Home Ownership
Owning a home is a big deal and an accomplishment everyone should feel proud of. However, reaching this goal is…
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How to Say ‘No’ to Overpriced, Mainstream Clothing Brands and ‘Yes’ to Sustainable Fashion
Popular fashion blogs such as Vogue, Who What Wear, and Elle may employ talented writers and be fun to read,…
Is Your Business Missing Out On These Four Positive Cash Flows?
One of the biggest hurdles most businesses face is positive cash flow. Figuring out how to balance business growth and…
Social Media’s Grip on Your Money: Tuning Out Influencers to Increase Your Financial Well-Being
I used to fly every month from Atlanta to London to have my hair done by one of the world’s…
Not Ditching Your Employer? Ask For a Raise
The statistics around the gender pay gap are relentlessly grim. In Australia women typically earn about $25,000 less than men,…
What Makes a Good Investment?
More than half of American families own publicly traded stock. Most have indirect ownership through a mutual fund, retirement plan…
Financial Well-Being Habits For Career Women
Do you feel like money is controlling you or do you feel in control of your finances giving you freedom…
8 Unique Ways to Attract New Donors for Your Nonprofit
Anyone in the nonprofit world knows how challenging it can be to acquire new donors. Money is a constant topic…
Women Rarely Negotiate for Higher Salaries – Here’s How to Start Asking
It’s hard enough being your own advocate—even more so advocating for yourself in a space that has historically discouraged it….
How to Buy a Home If You’re Self-Employed
As someone who is self-employed, you have so many freedoms. You can create your own schedule, work from almost anywhere,…
Why You Should Write a Will Now — Even if You’re Young
Topics like life insurance and filing taxes can make the best of us yawn, but financial planning and preparation is…
Building a Small Business After Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a spiritually-depleting, financially-depressing, just downright hard experience to go through. Whether you file through an attorney…
Investing 101 for Professionals
Not all professionals are professional investors. However, you don’t have to be a pro to find success through investing. With…
The Money Mindset Shifts That Changed My Life
I grew up in the Midwest as the daughter of immigrants. We didn’t grow up with a lot of money,…
Your Money: Why Interest Rates Matter
Why You Need to Understand Interest Rates Knowing the basics about money is absolutely essential in 2020. The days of…
6 Credit Score Tips To Help During the Pandemic
A good credit score is necessary for qualifying for low- interest rates on loans and earning credit card rewards. More…
12 Ways To Stop Lifestyle Inflation In Its Tracks
Becoming aware of lifestyle inflation is one of the most important things you can do if you want to live…
A Woman’s Guide to Start Investing
If I were to mention the word “stock broker” – who would you envisage? Perhaps an older, suited gentleman yelling…
Stock Trading Opportunity: Before You Dive In
The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a huge toll on everyone. Physically and financially. You’ve no doubt read about the precipitous…
Why Paying Yourself First and Putting Away 10% is So Important
When I first heard of the 10% account, I was living paycheck to paycheck. I was working hard just to…
How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Car Salesmen and Mechanics
Automobile owners often face one of two inevitable realities: their car needs repairs or needs replacing. Unfortunately for women, either…
What To Do When It’s Time To Get Rid of That Old Ride
Sometimes, your old ride is like that pair of shoes you’ve had forever. They’ve definitely seen better days, you have…
Why Women Need to Start Talking About Their Salary
Do you know how much your coworkers make? If you haven’t asked, you may think you know already. Yet studies…
What Women Need to Watch for When Securing a Loan
Women are out there getting it done. Starting businesses, raising funding, and taking male-dominated industries by storm. Women-owned businesses grew…
Want to Save for Your Dream Future? Start Now
Goals are great. They get you from point A to point B and keep you motivated along the way. That said,…
How To Start Investing In Real Estate
Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to avoid the buzz about investing in real estate. The reality shows make investing in real…
The Female Tax: Women Are Paying More For Health Services
Ending the gender pay gap is one of the most fundamental labour concerns of our time. The consequences of the…
It’s Your Money Too! Get Active About Your Finances
Money. Investing, Financial Planning. For many women, these are cringe-worthy words. Overt and subtle cultural messages teach us not to…
Why Every Adult Should (And Can!) Understand Basic Finance
As a financial planner I’ve seen how intimidated most people are by finance. I see lots of clients who don’t…
What Working Women Should Know About Disability Benefits
Women have taken major strides in a workforce once dominated by men. As women continue to climb the obstacles to…
International Women’s Day – Perfect For Creating a Legacy of Learning
As parents, we naturally want to see our children achieve success. We hope that they’ll be able to see all…
Equity Crowdfunding Needs More Female Founders – Are You Next?
The Money Culture Clash Female startup founders might be able to identify with the following problem: their business growth is…
Getting Ready to Sell? Check These Landscaping Tips!
Spring is just around the corner. Historically, it’s the time of the hottest activity in real estate sales. That means…
What You Need to Know Before Investing In Real Estate
Once again, real estate has become a hot topic for potential investment. That’s no surprise. If you had invested at…
A Guide to Private Money Lending
The terms “hard” or “private money” are typically used to describe a company or an individual that’s not a bank…
Job Hunting, College Prep, and Other Tips for Teens Seeking Scholarships
Most of us who are beyond college and into our careers know very well the financial challenges of getting an…
The Financial Independence Movement: Right For You?
What is Financial Independence? A new movement is sweeping the nation -and for once, it’s not about clothes or the…
Your Guide to a Budget-Friendly Work Wardrobe
Who doesn’t love pencil skirts and crisp button-ups? As a bright-eyed college graduate, one of the greatest allures of a…
How Crowdfunding is Changing The Way Startups Raise Funds
Beg, borrow, do whatever it takes, just don’t steal–That’s the advice I received from a mentor when I asked him…
Insurance Costs Too High? Here’s How To Lower Them
The average homeowner purchasing the most common type of insurance spends around $1,132 on premiums each year. Insurance companies take many different…
Aging Parents – The Truth You Need To Know
None of us likes the idea of getting older. But getting older, and eventually facing death, is part of the…
Yeah, The Girls Like The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions, Too!
I admit it. I’ve always liked sparkly and shiny things. While that usually interprets to some new jewelry or rainbow-inducing…
Money Management Tips (That won’t bore you to death)
How many times have you glazed over when trying to listen to an expert tell you what you should already…
How to Market Effectively to Generation Z
Generation Z will make up about 20% of the workforce and 40% of consumers by 2020. Here are 5 key differences…
10 Tricks to Save Thousands on Your Car
Cars can be costly investments, but with a little foresight and tips you can seriously save on exactly how much…
Seven Tips for Building a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget
As a young professional trying to climb the ranks in your industry, you have to present a successful image and…
Should I Save or Pay off College Debt Post Graduation?
You finally have your diploma in hand! It’s potentially the key to a great job and financial independence…and with it…
How to Write a Will in 6 Simple Steps
As soon as you transition into the professional world, you start to think about your future. You might begin investing…
Investing Tips and Tricks
Invest For Success When you think about investing the first image that might spring to mind is some wealthy Wall…
Three Signs You’re Financially Disempowered
Why that’s dangerous and what to do about it. Do you know how much money is in your savings account…