by Manisha Thakor | Oct 29, 2012 | All Posts, Save, Spend
I hate shopping. With so many choices, I’m hesitant to make a selection without reviewing every last option – lest I make a subpar decision. When I do purchase something, it often leads me to feel I need to buy something else. Shopping to me is a constant battle...
by Manisha Thakor | Oct 22, 2012 | All Posts, Earn
Self-worth and net worth have a very complicated relationship in modern America. Think about the last time you were out with a group of people. How long did it take for someone to ask: “So, what do you do?” Chances are, not very long! What we do for a living – and...
by Manisha Thakor | Oct 15, 2012 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.” – Thich Nhat Hahn Money makes many of us miserable. Study after study shows how...
by Manisha Thakor | Sep 13, 2010 | All Posts, Earn, Protect, Spend
Are you banking online? A recent survey says 80 percent of U.S. online households are. However, if you’re limiting your online account management to checking your balance or reviewing past transactions you are missing out on the biggest benefits of the service. Many...
by Manisha Thakor | Jun 21, 2010 | All Posts, Reflect, Save
Americans have started doing it again with a vengeance. Saving, that is. The US savings rate touched 5% in the 2nd quarter of 2009 and has been hovering steadily over 3% since then. While that’s still a far cry from the double-digit savings rates we saw in...
