by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 3, 2010 | Blog, Retirement, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI met with a new client last week; a woman in her early thirties eager to get started on her nest egg. A discussion of her financial goals and priorities revealed that she hoped the not-so-distant future would bring her not only a home of...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jan 13, 2010 | Blog, Debt Management, MidLife Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFALeaving the organic produce store yesterday, a flier on the revolving glass door caught my eye. It was entitled “HEALTH CHECKUP: Do You Have the Supplement Basics Covered?” and listed five types of supplements – multivitamins,...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 24, 2009 | Blog, Marriage, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIt is rare that anyone cries in my office, but it did happen last week. A client reported between sobs that her dad had passed on a while back. Not only was she paralyzed with grief; she had also just learned that she wouldn’t get a dime...
by Savvy Ladies | Nov 16, 2009 | Blog, Budgeting
Ski season is almost, so here are some tips to get the most of your skinny skiing budget.Don’t Check Your Baggage, Compare FeesCalculate the cost of baggage fees for flying with your own equipment versus the cost of renting on-siteDon’t go Alone, The More the BetterGo...
by Savvy Ladies | Oct 6, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management
Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. Maybe a utility bill went unpaid after you moved and the missed payment went into collections. Or perhaps there are unpaid library fines or parking tickets in collections that are hanging on to your credit history...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 16, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management
There are so many credit cards to choose from to earn mileage points – a lot depends on your anticipated travel patterns and your preferred payment options.When reviewing your options, don’t forget to look at the small print and get a handle on the interest rate...