by Manisha Thakor | Mar 18, 2013 | All Posts, Earn, Save, Spend, Top 10
Many people think budgets are about deprivation. As a financial advisor, I feel they are about liberation. Here’s a simple three-step plan to create a budget that you will feel excited to follow. Step #1: Understand the real purpose of a budget.It’s not necessarily...
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 25, 2013 | All Posts, Reflect
Are you and your significant other financial opposites? If so, you’re not alone. As a financial advisor, I’ve seen time and again how the results can be quite painful. When the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants polled co-habitating and married...
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 | Jan 28, 2013 | All Posts, Invest
Taking care of your financial health is a continuous process. Life changes at a rapid pace. It is essential to honor yourself by asking for help during major transitions. While 70% of women say they want to work with a financial advisor, only 20% actually do (source:...
