by Manisha Thakor | Oct 5, 2011 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
At the end of this summer, my hubby and I flew into Houston’s Hobby airport. We were coming in for his oral surgery appointment (to extract two teeth … ouch!). So as we landed in the 100-degree heat, we were not exactly in the most Zen of mindsets. After...
by Manisha Thakor | Sep 27, 2011 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
There are thousands of personal finance books, magazines, radio and TV shows. Yet money anxiety persists. No one is immune. Financial fear lurks in the once safe nooks and crannies of our daily lives. Millions of hardworking Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck....
by Manisha Thakor | Sep 20, 2011 | All Posts, Protect, Spend
It’s that time of year again, open enrollment period. This is the annual window where you can sign up for, or adjust, your participation in a variety of employee benefits that range from traditional health insurance to one of my favorites—flexible spending...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 27, 2011 | All Posts, Invest, Spend
Ask a working parent how they feel about summer and you may be surprised. Thoughts of beaches, barbeques, and balmy days at the ballpark are often overshadowed by something much less exotic – concerns about childcare. If you have children under the age of 13,...
by Manisha Thakor | Jun 13, 2011 | All Posts, Save, Spend
Commuter Spending Accounts Can Help! Recently a friend emailed me a photo from a gas station. It showed a $100 price tag for filling up the tank on his 2004, fully-paid-for SUV. The message said: “Holy Cow – I’ve never seen a bill like this...
by Manisha Thakor | May 5, 2011 | All Posts, Earn, Invest, Save, Spend
If you could rewind your life to graduation from high school or college, what would you have done differently with your money? Confession: I’m a financial voyeur. For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by the unique relationships people (and...
