by Manisha Thakor | Jun 10, 2013 | All Posts, Protect, Save
In the event of an emergency, over half of Americans would struggle to come up with $2,000 according to a 2011 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Many of us want to save more, but is it possible that in trying to save money you could actually find...
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 | 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 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 3, 2012 | All Posts, Protect
The holidays can be financially stressful. In this post, I will share three baby steps to help keep your credit score shining brightly in the year-end hustle and bustle. Because a high credit score makes you more appealing to lenders, it can help save you thousands of...
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...
