by Manisha Thakor | May 6, 2013 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect, Top 10
What’s going on (financially) in the private lives of couples across America? As someone who earns a living providing financial advice for women, I’m fascinated by this question. A recent study about the money behavior of mates, conducted by Learnvest and Ameritrade,...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 22, 2013 | All Posts, Save
Creating a strong emergency fund is an essential step to basic financial security, yet many of us find it difficult to set aside a regular monthly amount for savings. As a financial advisor, I think one of the reasons this is such a challenge is due to the way our...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 8, 2013 | Give
What can spirituality teach us women about money? In this interview with Meggan Watterson, Harvard trained theologian and author of the critically acclaimed new book REVEAL: A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked, you’ll receive insights on the...
by Manisha Thakor | Mar 18, 2013 | All Posts, Earn, Save, Spend, Top 10
Many people think budgets are about deprivation. As a financial advisor, I feel they are about liberation. Here’s a simple three-step plan to create a budget that you will feel excited to follow. Step #1: Understand the real purpose of a budget.It’s not necessarily...
by Manisha Thakor | Mar 11, 2013 | All Posts, Protect
Cancer. Stroke. Broken bones. Every day, thousands of Americans find themselves on the receiving end of these diagnoses. While such health challenges are never fun to confront, the diagnosis is just the first of a “one-two” punch. First, you have to work with your...
by Manisha Thakor | Feb 25, 2013 | All Posts, Reflect
Are you and your significant other financial opposites? If so, you’re not alone. As a financial advisor, I’ve seen time and again how the results can be quite painful. When the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants polled co-habitating and married...
by Manisha Thakor | Feb 11, 2013 | All Posts, Give, Protect, Spend
According to the National Retail Federation, the average person plans to spend $130.97 on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Total spending will reach $18.6 billion. When it comes to buying gifts, how do we know what the right balance is between expressing love to our...
by Manisha Thakor | Jan 28, 2013 | All Posts, Invest
Taking care of your financial health is a continuous process. Life changes at a rapid pace. It is essential to honor yourself by asking for help during major transitions. While 70% of women say they want to work with a financial advisor, only 20% actually do (source:...
by Manisha Thakor | Jan 14, 2013 | All Posts, Reflect, Top 10
Do you ever feel that no matter how much money you earn, it is never enough? As a financial advisor working with high net worth women and families, I have observed that even financially successful people struggle with a sense of scarcity. This may sound strange, given...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 24, 2012 | All Posts, Give
As an investment advisor, I love studying the habits of individuals who have achieved a high level of confidence and serenity in their financial lives. One common factor I’ve observed is a consistent focus on the handful of things they can control (as opposed to...
