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Money Myths That Hold You Back
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...
The Best Time to Shop for Bargains
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...
Take Steps to Protect Yourself from Credit Fraud
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe FTC says that the average victim of identity theft is unaware of the problem for 12 months. You don't want to let 12 months go by before finding that you're a victim. Follow these top tips to protect yourself from credit fraud.Reduce...
Financial New Year’s Resolutions: Start The New Year Out Right
Certified Financial Planner™, Cindy Sterling will help you jump-start your life by blending your personal goals with financial resolve.
How Do You Get the Best Price and Walk Away With More For Less?
The best way to get the best price and walk away with more for less is by bargaining. Here are some top tips to help you get the best price!
End of Year Tax Tips for the Savvy Investor
The end of the year is approaching! Here are some tax strategies that you can put into effect before the end of the year and can help you file your tax returns.
Top Tips for Saving on Holiday Airfare
If you’re one of the millions of Americans planning to fly this holiday season, you’ll need to plan ahead. Here are some top tips to keep your holiday travel from busting your bank account.
Savvy Ladies Get Prepared! Do You Have the Right Legal Documents?
It makes sense to want to exercise control over decisions about your health care even when you are physically or mentally unable to do so. But how can a Savvy Lady do that exactly? The best way for Savvy Ladies to accomplish that control is with the combination of a...
Investing 101
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIf you're a novice investor -- or you're looking to brush up on a specific investing concept -- this is the article for you. Savvy investing requires knowledge of several key financial concepts as well as an understanding of your personal...
Stop Flirting With Disaster
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFANobody likes (or needs) to spend much time thinking about a possible future disaster. But sometimes an ounce of prevention is worth a lot more than a pound of cure. Losing precious documents to disasters such as theft, fire, earthquake or...
Buying a Home When You’re Female and Single
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAre you thinking about buying a home? Here's some expert adviceA lovely little house with a white picket fence and a husband to buy it for her used to be the average little girl's fantasy, or so goes the stereotype. But these days, the...
College: An Affordable Luxury?
With the rising cost of college, many parents consider college tuition a luxury they cannot afford. There are a variety of options for parents to put a child through college.
