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 10, 2010 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
Are you looking for creative ways to reign in your spending? If so, here’s a tip I never thought I’d be giving you: Buy a movie ticket… to see The Joneses. What I love about this movie is that it hammers home a point that noted positive psychology...
by Manisha Thakor | Apr 27, 2010 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect
Time and again money is cited as one of the top causes for fights in relationships and divorce. One way to prevent wallet wars is to engage in financial foreplay. But first… some basics. What is financial foreplay? The process of getting to know your...
by Manisha Thakor | Jan 2, 2010 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect, Spend
Are you looking to get on top of your finances in 2010? Do you wish you had a simple go-to resource for unbiased financial information as you work to better manage your money? If so, you are not alone… and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)...
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...