by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 8, 2008 | Blog, Career & Income, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAI was recently on the Today Show talking about how to recession proof your finances when facing a layoff. Not the most upbeat interview. Not only is NBC covering this story but watching the evening news last night was depressing to say the...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 7, 2008 | Blog, Debt Management, Investing, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAt a recent get-together at my parents house, one of their friends was excited to tell me his company had given him a substantial bonus – one that far exceeded his expectations. Thrilled to have a financial expert at the party, he asked...
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 | Oct 3, 2008 | Blog, Marriage, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAOne of the main topics at my latest seminar was prenup’s younger cousin, the postnuptial agreement, or postnup. “I didn’t sign a prenup,” one woman confessed, “and my husband’s spending habits are keeping me up at night. But if I demand...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 2, 2008 | Blog, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThe children in front of me in line at the grocery store today were no older than eleven or twelve, yet when the time came to pay for their snacks and sodas, they pulled out their MasterCards. I started to wonder, is this normal now? Do all...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 1, 2008 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAIn line at the grocery store the other day, I picked up a magazine and spotted an article about women who had kicked the one habit that was the most detrimental to their health. They were able to beat their 20 year habit of smoking. This is...
