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 26, 2010 | All Posts, Book Review, Reflect
If you haven’t heard of Laura Vanderkam yet – you will. My intellectual girl crush on Laura began back in August 2009 when I read her wonderful op-ed in USA Today, The Princess Problem. I was gripped by her grasp on the odd conundrum that is the modern...
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 | Oct 12, 2009 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect
In these recessionary times, millions of Americans have found themselves drowning in one of the most expensive types of debt out there – credit card debt. Thanks to the Credit Card Act of 2009, however, relief is on its way. Come February 22, 2010 (and...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 12, 2009 | All Posts, Book Review, Save, Spend
The economic headlines these days are far from uplifting: The unemployment rate is currently 9.5%. That’s a 26-year high, and will likely continue to rise. An average of 5.4 people are vying for each available job opening Broken out by age, gender, and...
