by Manisha Thakor | Jan 5, 2012 | All Posts, Book Review, Invest, Reflect
Last week my hubby and I had dinner with our dear friends Harry and Olivia. Towards the end of the meal Harry asked a very interesting question. “When you pick up a menu, what side do you look at first – the right or the left?” Harry and I...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 20, 2011 | All Posts, Give
Are you feeling last minute holiday shopping stress? If so, you are not alone. This blog post can help. The other day my sweet hubby emailed me two links. The first (“Shoppers Forgo Basics For Presents”) was a gut-wrenching read. It was a powerful...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 14, 2011 | All Posts, Protect, Spend
Would you like to experience less (financial) stress and more (money) joy this holiday season? If you’re a flexible spending account (FSA) user, there’s an easy way for you to get both: take a look at your current FSA account balance and spend down any...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 8, 2011 | All Posts, Invest, Reflect, Save
“Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” -T.S. Eliot Reading these beautiful words from T.S. Eliot, I am struck by how well they describe our current relationship...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 1, 2011 | All Posts, Save
Can focusing on your health help you to pay less in taxes? If your employer offers a healthcare flexible spending account (“FSA”) and you elect to participate, the answer is yes! Toward the end of the year I am frequently asked about ways to lower...