by Marguerita M. Cheng | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Budgeting, Investing
By: Marguerita M. ChengAs a financial planner, I look back at the generations of women who throughout American history have drawn on their intelligence, imagination, and sense of wonder to make extraordinary contributions, and I am awed.I’m also not surprised at how...
by Jennifer McDermott | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Budgeting, Investing, Personal Growth
by Jennifer McDermottPurchasing a vehicle is a very exciting financial milestone in anyone’s life. It’s a symbol of independence and lifestyle. The tricky question to ask yourself is: should you buy new or used? Both have their pros and cons when it comes to cost,...
by Savvy Ladies | Dec 10, 2016 | Blog, Investing
As kids around the globe feverishly try to behave to ensure that they make the nice list for Santa Claus, us adults feel like we don’t have to worry and can play it cool. Not so fast. Your investment might be on the naughty list. Save yourself from a lump of coal:...
by Savvy Ladies | Aug 8, 2016 | Blog, Investing
Twist and turns… Up and down… The investment markets are going through another wild year—fortunately, this time, the volatility is generally in a positive direction. But the dramatic swing in stock returns after three bear years, along with dramatic swings in some...
by Shurnette Henry | May 7, 2015 | Blog, Investing
by Shurnette Henry Nike has perhaps its greatest campaign ever running right now. It’s the one where several women are embarking on their individual fitness journeys for the first time, and they’re each experiencing that beginning stage of getting started – the...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Nov 17, 2014 | Blog, Investing, New Act
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA recent study found that Americans put a smaller portion of their savings in stock market investments than people from some other countries.We think we’re playing it safe by keeping the bulk of our money in cash instruments like...