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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...
Eat Right for Your Body and Your Bank Account
by Loni Markman, MA, CHHC Are you one of the many people who are under the impression that eating healthy means spending more money? As a nutrition and positive body coach, I hear it all the time. “Eating whole foods is too expensive” or “I want to feed my family...
Saving Vs. Letting Go
by Liz WolfeMy husband Jon’s grandparents lived right around the corner from him while he was growing up, and I was lucky to have met Jon while they were still alive. During the early years of my relationship with Jon, it was a form of entertainment...
How do you show up each day?
by Karen McMahonA look at our emotions as Energy in Motion and how to move toward awareness, engagement and fulfillmentI used to be a pretty positive person. But a few years into my marriage, working full time and raising two toddlers, I found myself...
Could Your 401K Plan Be The Chink In Your Financial Armor?
by Teresa Kuhn, JD, RFC, CSA, Authorized Bank on Yourself Advisor and President, Living Wealthy Financial GroupIf you have a 401 K plan, you might be able to relate to this:A friend of mine's dad used to live for the time when he got his plan statement. It was...
Budgeting: How To Be Realistic
by Carly LanceCreating a budget is never an easy task. It seems like we always underestimate how often we go out in a given week. That $100 you budgeted for entertainment this month can go quickly if you like to have a few drinks or get your nails done every weekend....
