by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 30, 2008 | Blog, Marriage, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAOne of the most common reasons women call me up is that they are dissatisfied with the way their husbands handle finances. They would therefore like to learn more, so that they can take over this crucial part of the household management. I...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 29, 2008 | Blog, Debt Management, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAt a seminar today, a woman desperate to take control over her finances confessed that her worst shopping trigger was depression. Whether she was feeling lonely, overworked, fat, poor, or just blue in general, the only way she could cheer...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 26, 2008 | Blog, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAAt the park today, the moms were discussing allowances. At what age should a child start to receive them, and how much is appropriate? All at once they stopped and asked me, “You are the expert, tell us what to do!” Talk about pressure. I...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Sep 25, 2008 | Blog, Marriage, Stacy $avvy Advice, Taxes
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAEven after tax season has come and gone, one of the main topics of discussion at a recent seminar was: what are the benefits versus drawbacks associated with married couples filing separately? An excellent question. However, just like with...
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...
