by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Feb 8, 2026 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA Tax season is here! Time to panic over lost receipts, missing information on cost bases for stocks, and 1099s that won’t ever show up; or, time to spend an afternoon with your CPA; or, click a few buttons on your computer keyboard? It all...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA One of the only positive aspects of 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 Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA According to myFICO, it’s important to note that repairing bad credit is a bit like losing weight: It takes time, and there is no quick fix. In fact, out of all of the ways to improve a credit score, quick-fix efforts are the most likely...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA You sit down in your mortgage broker’s office because you can’t stand the news. Your credit is so bad you will not be able to secure a loan to buy the dream home you just bid on. Can you imagine? After months of taking time off work to run...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA At a recent get-together at my parents house, one of their friends was excited to tell me his company had given him a substantial bonus – one that far exceeded his expectations. Thrilled to have a financial expert at the party, he asked...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA 14 Money Affirmation tips from Stacy Francis, Founder Savvy Ladies So you desire to have a more rich and rewarding life? One of the most effective ways to do this is by harnessing the life-changing power of prosperity affirmations. When...
