by Laura Orchard | Dec 23, 2013 | Give, Protect, Save, Spend, Top 10
Speaking about financial literacy at a recent women’s conference, I received energetic applause when I argued it wasn’t healthy to give kids everything they asked for. I specified this also goes for adult children boomeranging back into their parents’ lives; the...
by Laura Orchard | Nov 25, 2013 | All Posts, Give, Invest, Save
Looking for a gift that will keep on giving? With the year wrapping up and the gift-wrapping set to begin, here are some personal finance books for the special people in your life. Young or not-so young, wealthy or struggling, happy or not quite so, there’s something...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 12, 2013 | All Posts, Give, Invest
As a female financial advisor, one of the most common things I hear about investing is that it feels overwhelming. While it is impossible to ever guarantee investment success, there are some basic guidelines that can help you make wise financial choices and support a...
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 | 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 | 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...