What Every Woman Needs to Know About Investing and Financial Planning
Creating and executing a financial plan. Stocks, bonds, and tax-efficient investing. Taking control of your emotions and becoming your boldest self. Read some of our most favorite articles and learn with our amazing community of experts who share their wisdom and tips to achieve a successful financial future.
Home Sharing to Cut Housing Costs
By Marge Schiller, CFP® Is your cost of housing too large a portion of your income today? Are you having trouble finding an affordable rental in your community? Or is your current home more space than you really need but you like it? If your answer is “Yes” to any of...
What Insurance Do You Need for Every Life Stage?
In this Savvy Session, financial expert and Savvy Ladies Volunteer Katherine Sayer, CLU, RICP, breaks down the different types of insurances you'll need in every stage of life, from your college years to retirement. Learn everything about the different kinds of...
Savvy Ladies Celebrates 20 Years of Financial Empowerment at the Nasdaq MarketSite
On Monday, April 3, 2023, Savvy Ladies kicked off Financial Literacy Month with the first-ever Building Connection Breakfast, an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the organization. The breakfast, hosted at the Nasdaq MarketSite–an iconic Times Square...
Tax Returns: Who Needs To File?
When talk turns to taxes, it feels like everyone is filing a tax return—but do you need to? Here’s what to know about your tax filing obligations.
Major Changes Brought by the Secure Act 2.0 and How it will Affect Your Retirement Savings
By Jonathan Bird, CFP® The SECURE 2.0 Act is here to make a difference in the US retirement system, bringing forth a range of modifications to strengthen the retirement system and enhance financial preparedness for all Americans. SECURE 2.0 became law on December 29,...
Top Financial Questions from Black and African American Women, Answered
Jennifer Jonassaint, a Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteer answers women’s financial questions submitted to the Free Financial Helpline In 2022, Black women earned 70% as much as White men, compared to a ratio of 83% for White women. The combination of racial wealth...
Tax Advice for New Businesses
Are you planning to become a small business owner this year? Tax advisor Alicyn McLeod, CPA, CFP® and tax attorney Matthew E. Foreman share all you need to know about taxes. Originally live-streamed on February 21, 2023.
Financial Abuse Is on the Rise: What It Is and What to Do About It
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ While financial abuse affects both men and women, women are more frequently the victims. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 85% of domestic violence victims are women, and unfortunately, the number of incidents is...
Credit 101
Peter Mullen, Community Education Manager for the American Consumer Credit Counseling, lays out all you need to know about credit, including: What is Credit? How do you establish credit? What is good credit vs bad credit? How do I get my credit score? What do I need...
Understanding Debt
Savvy Ladies Volunteer Ashesh Shah, Financial Advisor & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, discusses good vs bad debt, and your options to manage it. Originally live-streamed on February 1, 2023. About the Speaker Ashesh Shah, CFP® is a Bank Manager at PNC Bank, with...
Rebooting Your Budget for 2023
Savvy Ladies volunteer Peter J. Creedon CFP®, ChFC, CLU, EA, helps you revisit and adjust your budget for 2023. Get tips on how to be a Savvy spender and saver as prices go up. Originally live-streamed on January 25, 2023. About the Speaker Peter J. Creedon is a...
Ask a Career Expert: Job Search Q&A
Refresh and reboot your job hunt! Career expert Amy Geffen answered our community's questions and shared tips and strategies to land your dream job in 2023. From resume writing to networking to interview prepping and beyond. Originally live-streamed on Wednesday,...
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