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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...

15 (Frugal) Ways to Date Your Mate

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

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...

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