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...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 24, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Invest, Protect, Save, Spend
It appears (knock on wood) this brutal recession may finally be coming to an end. As we let out a collective sigh of relief, many people are starting to poke their heads up and ask, “Am I on Financial Track?” Here are some rough rules of thumb that you...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 8, 2009 | All Posts, Save, Spend
While reading a recent Washington Times article I was struck by this quote: “Americans were more traumatized by this recession than any in the past 80 years,” said Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist at the Economic Outlook Group. “They suffered...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 26, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
This weekend I stumbled across an absolutely delightful blog post from author Francine Jay entitled: “10 Signs You’re Not As Rich As You Could Be.” (Potentially counter-intuitive) examples include: There’s a designer logo on your handbag, shoes, or...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 16, 2009 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
In response to my recent “Spending Hiatus” post, a dear friend with an inquiring mind wanted to know: “What happens to the US economy if the consumer stops spending?” Smart question. See, for the past 15 plus years, the US consumer has been an...
