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Tax Advice for New Businesses
Are you planning to become a small business owner this year? Tax advisor Alicyn McLeod, CPA, CFP® and tax attorney Matthew E. Foreman share all you need to know about taxes. Originally live-streamed on February 21, 2023.
Financial Abuse Is on the Rise: What It Is and What to Do About It
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ While financial abuse affects both men and women, women are more frequently the victims. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 85% of domestic violence victims are women, and unfortunately, the number of incidents is...
Credit 101
Peter Mullen, Community Education Manager for the American Consumer Credit Counseling, lays out all you need to know about credit, including: What is Credit? How do you establish credit? What is good credit vs bad credit? How do I get my credit score? What do I need...
Understanding Debt
Savvy Ladies Volunteer Ashesh Shah, Financial Advisor & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, discusses good vs bad debt, and your options to manage it. Originally live-streamed on February 1, 2023. About the Speaker Ashesh Shah, CFP® is a Bank Manager at PNC Bank, with...
Rebooting Your Budget for 2023
Savvy Ladies volunteer Peter J. Creedon CFP®, ChFC, CLU, EA, helps you revisit and adjust your budget for 2023. Get tips on how to be a Savvy spender and saver as prices go up. Originally live-streamed on January 25, 2023. About the Speaker Peter J. Creedon is a...
Ask a Career Expert: Job Search Q&A
Refresh and reboot your job hunt! Career expert Amy Geffen answered our community's questions and shared tips and strategies to land your dream job in 2023. From resume writing to networking to interview prepping and beyond. Originally live-streamed on Wednesday,...
How to Get Started on Saving and Investing
Are you thinking of getting started on saving and investing in 2023? Our Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteers answer questions from the Dress for Success community on a special Ask the Expert session. Read some of the most frequently asked questions on saving and...
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Overwhelmed by credit card debt? Read the advice from Savvy Ladies founder Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA below and create your own roadmap to get out of it! Want to learn more about credit card debt management? Take a free debt management course here! By Stacy Francis,...
Top 6 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
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...
Financial Tips for the New Year
The Dress for Success community shared their top financial concerns as we head into 2023. Our Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteers teamed up to help guide and answer their financial questions in a special Ask the Expert session. Savvy Volunteers Ravi Patel and Ross Krause...
What You Need to Know About Credit
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...
The True Cost of Owning a Pet
What is the annual cost of having a pet? How much does pet insurance cost? How can you prepare for unexpected expenses? Fur babies bring unconditional love and joy into our lives, but they also entail financial responsibility. If you're considering adopting a pet, or...
