by Manisha Thakor | Sep 13, 2010 | All Posts, Earn, Protect, Spend
Are you banking online? A recent survey says 80 percent of U.S. online households are. However, if you’re limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions you are missing out on the biggest benefits of the service. Many...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 23, 2010 | All Posts, Invest, Protect
Million of Americans are missing out on one of the best-kept financial secrets in America: Flexible Spending Accounts. Are you one of them? What is a Flexible Spending Account and why should you care? A flexible spending account is a benefit offered by many employers...
by Manisha Thakor | Jun 7, 2010 | All Posts, Book Review, Protect
One of the most common personal finance questions I’m hearing from people (of all ages!) is this: “Is it possible for my golden years to be… truly golden?” The one, two, three punch of the housing, stock, and job markets has left millions...
by Manisha Thakor | May 22, 2010 | All Posts, Invest, Protect
Confused about money? In the aftermath of swan dives in both the housing and stock markets, many individuals are questioning their ability to manage their money on their own. Banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses, and accounting firms are some of the...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 27, 2010 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect
Time and again money is cited as one of the top causes for fights in relationships and divorce. One way to prevent wallet wars is to engage in financial foreplay. But first… some basics. What is financial foreplay? The process of getting to know your...
by Manisha Thakor | Feb 8, 2010 | All Posts, Protect
Ahhh, it’s February – the month of romance. While thoughts of love are in the air, down here on the ground the financially savvy person might want to give some solid thought to whether their sweetie is in the red or in the black when it comes to their personal...