by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jan 12, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI spent an hour last night paying bills and double-checking credit card transactions after my son and daughter went to bed. When I told a friend about it over the phone, she laughed and told me that’s nothing. Last weekend, she spent Friday...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Jan 5, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFALast week, I had the opportunity to help an extremely wealthy woman sort out her finances. Now, my favorite part about this is not the fact that she is one of the largest clients I have ever signed, but that she is an interior designer. She...
by Savvy Ladies | Jan 2, 2015 | Blog, Budgeting
While the holiday season may be over, there’s no need to feel depressed. Now is the best time to shop for bargains! Here are a few tips on how you can take advantage of the year’s best sales. When to Shop. Sales begin promptly when stores open on December 26th. You’ll...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAStretching your holiday budget doesn’t mean you’ll be giving lumps of coal as gifts this holiday season. Smart shoppers have always known that the holiday season doesn’t have to cost a lot to be fun.Here are a few tips to make your holidays...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Dec 8, 2014 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAWith the holidays in full swing many are left wondering how we can make our buck go further. The best way to get the best price and walk away with more for less is by bargaining. The biggest problem most shoppers have with bargaining is...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe airlines are gearing up for what looks to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in years. This is good news for American Airlines, Northwest and Continental, but it’s bad news for you. Travelers who need to fly over Thanksgiving...