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Life Insurance: Can You Afford to Wait?
by Maureen M. KeslerWith adulthood comes a number of exciting changes. Perhaps you have decided to buy a home, get married, or have children. These decisions require careful consideration, as they can irrevocably change your life. One decision that’s easy to delay or...
Understanding The Spousal Benefits of Social Security
by Daniel G. Mazzola, CPA, CFA IMAGE © LARRYHW Social Security has been described as the one product all Americans buy yet none understand. Though flippant, this characterization sadly rings true. In 2012 the Social Security Administration paid benefits to over...
Better For It – How To Start Your Financial Fitness Regimen
by Shurnette Henry Nike has perhaps its greatest campaign ever running right now. It’s the one where several women are embarking on their individual fitness journeys for the first time, and they’re each experiencing that beginning stage of getting started – the...
Taxes: Quick Tips & Free Resources for Women
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI know most of us look forward to tax season as much as a trip to the dentist, but we all have to do it. One of the best ways to overcome anxiety and experience less stress around taxes is to get informed and ask for help from...
Tax Preparation & Filing Made Simple
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFATax season is here! Time to panic over lost receipts, missing information on cost bases for stocks, and 1099s that won’t ever show up; or, time to spend an afternoon with your CPA; or, click a few buttons on your computer keyboard? It all...
Top Tax Tips for Prudent Parents
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThere are tax breaks for parents and children; you just have to constantly keep up with the tax changes. Here are a few ways you can save on taxes.Take advantage of tax credits – You may be able to claim the $1,000 Child tax credit for each...
What Is Your Money Personality?
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAPersonalities are as different as snowflakes. And our personalities around money are no exception. Deborah Price, money coach and author, suggests there are eight money personalities that people fall into.By understanding your own personal...
What Type of Spender Are You?
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA One of my hubby’s friends works with statistics. He’s one of those people who take an honest interest in how many pets we have per capita in different states, and how many more children families produce in Arkansas than in New York. His...
Reduce Stressful Decision-Making
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAMy brain short-circuited today at Subway. Did I want tuna, or turkey, or veggies, or chicken? I’m sure you know the feeling. Your head spins with what-ifs and doubt and anxiety until you can’t think at all. And this was only a lunch...
Provide a Safety Net for Your Family
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI spent last night in bed with the latest Eckhart Tolle book and, not surprisingly, it got me thinking about the ever-changing nature of the universe. From Sartre to the Dalai Lama – this is one of the few things on which all the wise men...
Kindness Is Contagious – Let’s Pass It On
You’re in a mad rush to your next appointment and the line you're in feels like it will never end; you’ve been waiting for 15 minutes and (finally!) you’re up next. It’s been one of those days and you can’t wait to go home, close the door on the outside world,...
15 (Frugal) Ways to Date Your Mate
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA Cheap dating ideas from Savvy Ladies Founder Stacy Francis. Maybe you have a date with that special someone on Valentine’s Day or a romantic dinner with your significant other. Whatever the situation, below are some ideas for a great cheap...
10 Secrets to Masterful Business Networking
by Alison BW Pena How do you build your network to build your career, find a new job, and extend your outreach when you want to explore new job opportunities? Learn the top ten tips that will help you build your business network. 1) Ask your best clients, colleagues...
Do Money Books For Women Hurt Women?
by Manisha ThakorWhat do you think...Do personal finance books written by women for women perpetuate the myth that women are bad with money?Why is there a "money management for women" section but no "money management for men" section at Amazon and other...
What to Consider When Setting Your Prices
by Elisa BalabramI received great feedback on Facebook and by email about the article “Six Myths that May Be Stopping Your from Valuing Your Work Well”. The key to setting your prices is to first investigate if you believe in any of those myths, and if you do, figure...
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...
How Do You Get the Best Price and Walk Away With More For Less?
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAWith the holidays in full swing many are left wondering how we can make our buck go further. The best way to get the best price and walk away with more for less is by bargaining. The biggest problem most shoppers have with bargaining is...
End of Year Tax Tips for the Savvy Investor
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAYou only have a few weeks left to take the bite out of your annual taxes. Here are some tax strategies that you can put into effect before the end of the year, saving money when it comes time to file your annual tax return.Time capital...
Top Tips for Saving on Holiday Airfare
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe airlines are gearing up for what looks to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in years. This is good news for American Airlines, Northwest and Continental, but it’s bad news for you. Travelers who need to fly over Thanksgiving...
