by Manisha Thakor | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, Investing
by Manisha Thakor If the terms “financial planner” and “investment manager” seem interchangeable to you, you’re not alone. Many people — even financial professionals — have a hard time differentiating. To truly maximize your financial well being, it’s important to...
by Lisa Zeiderman | Jul 6, 2023 | Blog, Divorce
The Cost of Divorce: Expert Tips for Planning and Paying for Your Separation By: Lisa Zeiderman Divorce doesn’t only bring emotional distress. It also brings financial implications that could drastically affect an individual’s life. Among those are how much their...
by Margery K. Schiller | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Budgeting, KB-Budgeting, Retirement
By Marge Schiller, CFP® Is your cost of housing too large a portion of your income today? Are you having trouble finding an affordable rental in your community? Or is your current home more space than you really need but you like it? If your answer is “Yes” to any of...
by Savvy Ladies | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog
On Monday, April 3, 2023, Savvy Ladies kicked off Financial Literacy Month with the first-ever Building Connection Breakfast, an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the organization. The breakfast, hosted at the Nasdaq MarketSite–an iconic Times Square...
by Jonathan Bird | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog, Retirement
By Jonathan Bird, CFP® The SECURE 2.0 Act is here to make a difference in the US retirement system, bringing forth a range of modifications to strengthen the retirement system and enhance financial preparedness for all Americans. SECURE 2.0 became law on December 29,...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, Budgeting, Debt Management, Family Finances, Financial Literacy
Jennifer Jonassaint, a Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteer answers women’s financial questions submitted to the Free Financial Helpline In 2022, Black women earned 70% as much as White men, compared to a ratio of 83% for White women. The combination of racial wealth...