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Money Talk for Couples

by Susan HirshmanRecently I was interviewed for a story in the New York Times that focused on “money talk” for couples.  I received so much great feedback on the story that I felt compelled to address it here.The article opens up by saying…”One of the most...

Ladies, Should You Ask For It?

by Manisha ThakorQuick - what was the first thing that came to your mind when you read the title of this post?What about "Gentleman, should you ask for it?" Would this change your response? For many people the female-oriented title raises sexual connotations while the...

4 Ways Healthcare Reform Will Affect Your FSA

by Manisha Thakor  'Tis the season... for open enrollment.Open enrollment is the annual window where you can sign up for valuable employee benefits such as a Flexible Spending Account ("FSA"). If you work for an employer offering this benefit, trust me.  You...

Daring To Be Ourselves… Financially

by Manisha Thakor Do you have enough money? Last week I wrote about the high cost to women of not speaking up for ourselves financially in the workplace.  One statistic from that piece keeps floating through my head like the Goodyear blimp:  Women...

Did Chelsea Have the Talk Before She Did the Walk?

by Susan HirshmanEven if you were busy watching "Jersey Shore" or immersed in this season's must-have beach read, you know Chelsea Clinton got married this past July.  She married Mark Mezvinsky who has a successful Wall Street career.We heard all about the...

Have Less Holiday Financial Stress

by Manisha Thakor  Does holiday shopping & spending stress you out?A few years ago I stopped doing the holidays. My corporate job had me on a plane every 3 to 4 days. My daily work hours were in the double-digits, and the mere thought of picking out - let...

5 Ways To Eat Out For Less

by Manisha ThakorTough economic times present an interesting financial conundrum for our tum-tums.During rocky periods it’s natural and healthy to want to seek out friends and companionship.  Breaking bread and having a good chat is a wonderful way to release...

How To Be A Golden Girl

Are you worried about ending up old and poor? President of Transamerica’s Center, Catherine Collinson, was kind enough to share her thoughts on how we can “Help Women Become Golden Girls.”

5D’s To Protecting your Portfolio From Sabotage

5D’s To Protecting your Portfolio From Sabotage

by Susan Hirshman Risks to Your Financial Portfolio The most common response to the question “What are the biggest risks to your financial portfolio?” usually has something to do with market volatility – i.e. the up and down movements of the stock market. Would your...

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