by Manisha Thakor | Sep 6, 2010 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
“So far in 2010 The New York Times has published 698 obituaries. Only 92 of those were of women.” I came across this startling statistic on Catalyst’s blog (a must read for anyone who is interested in global women’s economic empowerment). They...
by Manisha Thakor | Jun 21, 2010 | All Posts, Reflect, Save
Americans have started doing it again with a vengeance. Saving, that is. The US savings rate touched 5% in the 2nd quarter of 2009 and has been hovering steadily over 3% since then. While that’s still a far cry from the double-digit savings rates we saw in...
by Manisha Thakor | May 10, 2010 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
Are you looking for creative ways to reign in your spending? If so, here’s a tip I never thought I’d be giving you: Buy a movie ticket… to see The Joneses. What I love about this movie is that it hammers home a point that noted positive psychology...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 20, 2010 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
Do you ever feel like your possessions are holding you hostage? Or perhaps that you’ve bitten off more stuff than you can chew? If you’ve ever suffered the pangs of financial indigestion, you may be one of the millions of Americans suffering from…...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 29, 2009 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
This is a guest post by Francine Jay, author of “Frugillionaire: 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune.” Francine also offers money-saving tips and advice on her thought-provoking blog, www.Frugillionaire.com. * * * * * * * * * * In my book...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 4, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Protect, Save, Spend
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans – and that includes celebrities. Lately there have been several high profile individuals from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and the arts who have seen their financial woes hit the front...
