by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 4, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAMy college friend was red-faced and bursting with anger when we met for after-work cocktails the other day. She arrived straight out of a meeting with her tax accountant, who had failed yet again to get her the tax refund so many people...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 14, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, KB-Financial Tips, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA Shopping tips from the recession in 2008 still hold true today, if not more so. Online shopping is the norm today in 2022 and looking to compare pricing online makes it easier to find the best price for what you are looking for. Savvy...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 6, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, KB-Financial Tips, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA I read an excellent Suze Orman article last night, and thought I should share. Use these five easy techniques, and it will make all the difference this holiday season. Consider credit card interest rates. If you plan to pay off your...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 24, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA friend called me up last night. “We are getting the old gang together,” she said, “for some shopping.” Would I care to join them?This last shopping trigger (for now, anyway) is also one of the most common, and one of the most encouraged...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 23, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAYesterday, I went shopping with a colleague of mine. (Yes, I know I advise against hobby shopping, but if kept under control it can be a great way to bond with your peers.) Everything was lovely, until she found a suit she liked, determined...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 17, 2008 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIn a teleconference last week, a woman shared that her credit card debt was very much weighing on her, and that she wanted to take on an extra job for a while to pay it down. The problem was, she had no time whatsoever to spare. It all...
