The Rise Of The “Sugar Mamma”

by Manisha Thakor Sug·ar Mam·ma- nounA woman who is in the financial driver’s seat of her lifeWatching the season finale of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire last night, I was struck afresh by how far we women have come. This show depicts life in Atlantic...

Gen X & Gen Y – Dialing Financial 911

by Manisha ThakorSix Reasons Why Gen X & Gen Y Need Some Serious Financial TLC  They’re scared: They’ve entered their adult years during a gut-wrenching economic and job market. With unemployment over 9.5%, they’ve seen their parents struggle. Over 7 out of...

Have Less Holiday Financial Stress

by Manisha Thakor  Does holiday shopping & spending stress you out?A few years ago I stopped doing the holidays. My corporate job had me on a plane every 3 to 4 days. My daily work hours were in the double-digits, and the mere thought of picking out –...

5 Ways To Eat Out For Less

by Manisha ThakorTough economic times present an interesting financial conundrum for our tum-tums.During rocky periods it’s natural and healthy to want to seek out friends and companionship.  Breaking bread and having a good chat is a wonderful way to release...