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What Financial Documents Should I Collect During Divorce?
by Sherri Donovan, Esq Marriage is an economic partnership. You have a right to all records affecting the finances of you or your spouse. It does not matter in whose name the papers and accounts are kept. It will be cheaper, easier and faster if you collect as much...
How to Make Your Retirement Dream a Reality
by Manisha Thakor For entirely too many hard-working folks, there is a significant gap between the retirement life they desire and the one they will be able to afford if they do not adequately prepare for the future. Traditional goals such as living in an inviting...
What to Do If You Struggle to Save Money
by Jillian Beirne DaviOne thing that I see many women struggle with as a personal finance coach is that they have trouble saving money on a consistent basis.Sure, they may put some money aside when they receive a lump sum, but making it a regular habit is a bit...
The Marriage of Love & Money: How to Protect Yourself From Financial Heartbreak
by Manisha ThakorWhat’s going on (financially) in the private lives of couples across America? As someone who earns a living providing financial advice for women, I’m fascinated by this question. A 2013 study about the money behavior of mates conducted by Learnvest...
What Does ‘Having It All’ Mean to You?
by Laura BergerDo you have it all? Or perhaps you feel trapped in a cycle of your own doing that could lead to your undoing? I am extremely thankful for my clients, but not for the state in which they come to me, as it is often the latter.Helping women “have it all”...
The Beauty of a Budget
by Manisha ThakorMany people think budgets are about deprivation. As a financial adviser, I feel they are about liberation. Here’s a simple three-step plan to create a budget that you will feel excited to follow.Step #1: Understand the real purpose of a...
Natural Networking
by Raleigh Mayer“Only Connect” –E.M. Forster Networking. Everybody’s doing it: Or should be.Cultivating and maintaining a wide network of personal and professional contacts is a required skill for anyone active in the business world and community environment, and...
Budgeting for Wealth: How to Create a Spending Plan You Love
by Jillian Beirne DaviSix years ago I was depressed, broke and deeply in debt. I had nowhere to turn. At the time, there was no such thing as a "Money Coach" (that I knew of...). But let me tell you, if that person existed, I would have hired them on...
How Do You Feel About the Penny?
by Carl Richards Since 2006, the American penny has cost more to make than the penny is worth. Despite that knowledge, we haven’t heard much discussion until now about stopping penny production. A few weeks ago, President Obama hinted that it may be time to say...
How Five Daily Habits Rocked My Financial World
by Jillian Beirne DaviSix years ago, I was broke. I was deeply in debt (to the tune of $30,000) and creditors called me nonstop. I felt powerless, hopeless and totally alone. It was one of the darkest times in my life. The worst part was: I thought I was...
NYC on the cheap and healthy
by Loni Markman, MA, CHHCI don't know about you but I LOVE going out to eat. I am a total foodie, however, at times it is to my detriment. The restaurants we choose are not always the healthiest no matter what the price is. Recently, a friend turned me on to this...
How a Jellyfish Can Make All the Difference – Finding the Courage to Try Again
by Monica Shah, Revenue BreakthroughThis week, I have to begin with a story – one that I feel as though many of you will relate to.When I was 10 my family went to Hawaii. It was one of our first “big” trips. It definitely beat the 12-hour car ride to visit...
Overcome (Financial) Fear With Appreciation
by Manisha Thakor"Do you ever feel that no matter how much money you earn, it is never enough?"As a financial adviser working with high net worth women and families, I have observed that even financially successful people struggle with a sense of scarcity. This may...
Retirement Savings Tips for Moms
by Jeffery SternerIf you are a mom, it’s important that you take the time to plan for your future. By knowing your options, it can help you find the best ways to invest. Here is a look at some of the choices that are available to you:Roll over your old 401(k) accounts...
Jump-Start Your IRA!
by Galia GichonA client of mine recently asked me HOW, WHERE and WHAT to invest in an IRA. I realized so many of you have those same questions. Before you begin investing in an IRA, ask these questions:Do you already have an IRA or any other investments...
How to Make Money with Your Passion
by Jillian Beirne Davi“If you do what you love, will the money follow?”Ahhh the elusive: “Make Money Doing What You Love” thing. Everyone wants it. We admire those that achieve it and we secretly doubt if it’s even possible for us. Can you really do it?...
How to Stand Up To Creditors
by Jillian Beirne DaviHave you been shutting your phone off out of fear of creditors calling? If so, read on.Nearly six years ago, I drove off my own fiscal cliff. I was drowning in credit card debt and didn’t know what to do. I had to shut my phone off because...
Uh oh! That Unexpected Bill…
by Jillian Beirne DaviIt’s a common scenario. You’re chugging along, getting your finances in order, paying your bills on time, keeping your spending down and brown baggin’ it to work. You are SO in control and feeling on top of the world!And then. ...
Radical Financial Care
by Suparna Bhasin, Founder of She Creates ChangeOne of my favorite sayings is “Money isn't funny, people are funny with money!” What this means really is that we as a collective have made this thing called money mean so much about who we are, our level of success, a...
10 Nice Things To Do For People That Won’t Cost Much!
by Emily Co, Associate Editor, Pop Sugar Although it's good to focus on your own happiness, it's always beneficial to spread the joy around. In fact, studies have shown that people who perform kind acts see a boost in mood. World Kindness Day is a day to celebrate...
BE WHERE YOU ARE: to experience true MoneyJoy
by Manisha Thakor “When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.” — Thich Nhat Hahn Money makes many of us miserable. Study...
