What Every Woman Needs to Know About Investing and Financial Planning
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How to Get Started on Saving and Investing
Are you thinking of getting started on saving and investing in 2023? Our Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteers answer questions from the Dress for Success community on a special Ask the Expert session. Read some of the most frequently asked questions on saving and...
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Overwhelmed by credit card debt? Read the advice from Savvy Ladies founder Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA below and create your own roadmap to get out of it! Want to learn more about credit card debt management? Take a free debt management course here! By Stacy Francis,...
Top 6 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA According to myFICO, it’s important to note that repairing bad credit is a bit like losing weight: It takes time, and there is no quick fix. In fact, out of all of the ways to improve a credit score, quick-fix efforts are the most likely...
Financial Tips for the New Year
The Dress for Success community shared their top financial concerns as we head into 2023. Our Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteers teamed up to help guide and answer their financial questions in a special Ask the Expert session. Savvy Volunteers Ravi Patel and Ross Krause...
What You Need to Know About Credit
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA You sit down in your mortgage broker’s office because you can’t stand the news. Your credit is so bad you will not be able to secure a loan to buy the dream home you just bid on. Can you imagine? After months of taking time off work to run...
The True Cost of Owning a Pet
What is the annual cost of having a pet? How much does pet insurance cost? How can you prepare for unexpected expenses? Fur babies bring unconditional love and joy into our lives, but they also entail financial responsibility. If you're considering adopting a pet, or...
Budgeting for the Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year... except for your wallet. Between presents, travel, hosting and beyond, the most magical season can wreak havoc on your finances. How can keep you keep your holiday shopping aligned with your financial goals? It's easy: make a...
Different Types of Debt: Which Should I Pay Off First?
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA At a recent get-together at my parents house, one of their friends was excited to tell me his company had given him a substantial bonus – one that far exceeded his expectations. Thrilled to have a financial expert at the party, he asked...
Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Job Search
With 87% of recruiters using LinkedIn during the hiring process, there's no question that the professional network is an essential tool during a job hunt. But keeping your profile updated is only scratching the surface. There are many ways to increase your visibility,...
Changing Careers: A How-To Guide
According to a Pew Research Center report, some 53% of employed adults who quit a job in 2021 say they have changed their field of work or occupation at some point in the past year. Do you also find yourself in the Great Reshuffle and feel like it's time for a career...
Budgeting for Beginners: Your Savvy Guide to Creating a Budget
Setting up a solid budget and staying on top of it is the key to taking control of your finances. We know this task can feel daunting. That's why we've created a guide with easy to follow steps you can take to start managing your cash flow, even if you're new to...
Let’s Talk Insurance: Employee Benefits
In this insurance webinar, Savvy Ladies expert Amber Flanagan goes over employee benefits such as medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance so that you can be savvy about all the decisions surrounding these. In this session, you'll learn about: Health...
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