by Manisha Thakor | Jun 10, 2013 | All Posts, Protect, Save
In the event of an emergency, over half of Americans would struggle to come up with $2,000 according to a 2011 study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Many of us want to save more, but is it possible that in trying to save money you could actually find...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 22, 2013 | All Posts, Save
Creating a strong emergency fund is an essential step to basic financial security, yet many of us find it difficult to set aside a regular monthly amount for savings. As a financial advisor, I think one of the reasons this is such a challenge is due to the way our...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 8, 2013 | Give
What can spirituality teach us women about money? In this interview with Meggan Watterson, Harvard trained theologian and author of the critically acclaimed new book REVEAL: A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked, you’ll receive insights on the...
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...