by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Apr 1, 2009 | Blog, Retirement, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFANo matter how hard we try to focus on the positives and maintain an optimistic outlook on the future, no doubt things are getting ugly out there. This really dawned on me while reading a report from a recent out-of-state Savvy Ladies...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 30, 2009 | Blog, Budgeting, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA “I’m a CEO”, explained the new client with whom I had lunch yesterday, “yet I feel as though I have no control whatsoever over my family’s spending. I never have any money left to invest, store and credit card bills grow...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 27, 2009 | Blog, Budgeting, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAMy friend, who would normally never talk to anyone about money, invited me over for dinner last weekend to discuss her financial situation. Her husband’s salary dropped significantly and they’re struggling to survive on her...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 25, 2009 | Blog, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA, Founder Savvy Ladies Practical Money Tips for Raising Financially Mindful Children Start at Home. I read in the newspaper the other day that in a survey, high schoolers answered only 48% of basic personal finance questions correctly. The...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Mar 23, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThis question popped up during a recent Savvy Ladies empowerment circle. The woman asking it had recently received a letter from American Express, letting her know that they had reduced her credit limit from $17,000 to $9,000. Credit score...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 20, 2009 | Blog, Debt Management, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA, Founder Savvy Ladies The conference I attended last week was a study in pessimism and negativity. I feel that right now, people are paying far too much attention to the negatives and far too little to the many wonderful aspects of the...
