by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA One of the only positive aspects to tax season is your refund. A new pair of shoes, dress or a vacation are all tempting choices for us to spend our tax return money. While a small splurge is a must, these extra dollars also give you a...
by Manisha Thakor | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting
by Manisha ThakorWhat do you think…Do personal finance books written by women for women perpetuate the myth that women are bad with money?Why is there a “money management for women” section but no “money management for men” section at...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jan 5, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFALast week, I had the opportunity to help an extremely wealthy woman sort out her finances. Now, my favorite part about this is not the fact that she is one of the largest clients I have ever signed, but that she is an interior designer. She...
by Savvy Ladies | Jan 2, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting
While the holiday season may be over, there’s no need to feel depressed. Now is the best time to shop for bargains! Here are a few tips on how you can take advantage of the year’s best sales. When to Shop. Sales begin promptly when stores open on December 26th. You’ll...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Dec 8, 2014 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAWith the holidays in full swing many are left wondering how we can make our buck go further. The best way to get the best price and walk away with more for less is by bargaining. The biggest problem most shoppers have with bargaining is...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe airlines are gearing up for what looks to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in years. This is good news for American Airlines, Northwest and Continental, but it’s bad news for you. Travelers who need to fly over Thanksgiving...