Family
Savvy Ladies Helpline Experts Answer Top Financial Questions for the Dress for Success Community
In the latest “Ask an Expert” virtual session for the Dress for Success community, tax law expert and Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteer Matthew E. Foreman shed light on some of the most commonly asked personal finance questions. Missed the streaming? Read all the...
The Violence Against Women Act is Just in Time
On March 16th President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act which was in legislative limbo since it expired two years ago. This is just in time, as Women's History Month is nearing a close. The law aims to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, and...
Real Estate as an Investment
In this 2-part virtual educational session, finance and real estate experts Kristen Bonnier and Ashesh Shah, CFP®, discuss how to use the equity of your home for investing, as well as how to access those funds. What you'll learn: Part 1: What is a Home Equity Line of...
Financial Abuse and Its Red Flags
By Sebastian Francis While Savvy Ladies recognizes Financial Literacy Month every April, every month is important when it comes to the role that finances play in prolonging domestic abuse and trapping women in unhealthy and often dangerous relationships. Financial...
Get Divorce Savvy: Creating Your Own Financially Secure Life
In the fourth and last panel of our Get Divorce Savvy series, hosts Stacy Francis and Lisa Zeiderman welcomed panelists Rona Wexler M.A., ABVW/D, President, TheEmployabilityExpert.com, Emma Johnson, author, financial journalist, Founder of WealthySingleMommy.com,...
Get Divorce Savvy: Setting Yourself Up With the Right Tools & Professionals
During the third panel of our Get Divorce Savvy series, hosts Stacy Francis and Lisa Zeiderman were joined by an all-star lineup of professionals and individuals that have gone through divorce themselves, who shed light on some of the top challenges people go through...
How to Get in Financial Shape for a Mortgage
Looking to become a homeowner? In this 2-part webinar, mortgage consultant Deborah Cady and financial advisor Laurie Itkin, CDFA, help you get your finances ready to buy a house. This webinar is for anyone looking to purchase a home on their own, whether you are...
Get Divorce Savvy: What is Your Statement of Net Worth?
In the second panel of our Get Divorce Savvy series, hosts Stacy Francis and Lisa Zeiderman were joined by Gary B. Rosen, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA, CGMA, partner in Charge of Forensics Valuation and Litigation Service at Marcum LLP for the NY Region, Karen D. Sparks CDFA™,...
Overwhelmed By the Divorce Process? Create Your Own Divorce Advisory Board
By Lisa Zeiderman Divorce can be one of the most stressful times of your life. Some liken the process of going through a divorce to getting over the death of a loved one; others feel like it is the start of a new life and a very hopeful and happy time. Either way,...
Divorce Glossary
Learn the definitions of Divorce Terms & Terminology and Get Savvy About Your Divorce Feeling overwhelmed by all the divorce terminology? Our legal and finance experts have got you covered from A to Z. And if you have further divorce-related financial questions,...
Why Anyone Getting Married Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
By Julia Rodgers, Esq. Anyone who plans to get married should get a prenup! It is a common misconception that prenups are just for the wealthy. Instead, a prenup can benefit most couples, regardless of how much income they earn or assets they possess. If you have...
Get Divorce Savvy: Creating the Right Checklist
During the first panel of the Get Divorce series, guest panelists Julia Rodgers of HelloPrenup, author and divorced mom Dawn Drzal, and Davon Barrett, CFP® and CDFA® at Francis Financial, Inc., talked about some of the core financial aspects of divorce and marriage....
