by Manisha Thakor | Dec 24, 2012 | All Posts, Give
As an investment advisor, I love studying the habits of individuals who have achieved a high level of confidence and serenity in their financial lives. One common factor I’ve observed is a consistent focus on the handful of things they can control (as opposed to...
by Manisha Thakor | Dec 3, 2012 | All Posts, Protect
The holidays can be financially stressful. In this post, I will share three baby steps to help keep your credit score shining brightly in the year-end hustle and bustle. Because a high credit score makes you more appealing to lenders, it can help save you thousands of...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 19, 2012 | All Posts, Invest, Reflect, Save
Can you maximize your life happiness and relieve financial stress at the same time? I believe the answer is yes. The key is practicing radical simplicity. I’m not about to suggest giving away all of your possessions. Rather, I am suggesting that by being highly...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 12, 2012 | All Posts, Spend
When giving personal finance keynote speeches around the country, I love to ask audience members this question: “If you received $10 million (after-tax!) and immediately after were told you’d be dead in 10 years, what would you start… and what would you quit?”...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 5, 2012 | All Posts, Reflect
To me, money represents freedom, choices and security. So the thought of having insufficient money is terrifying. Not because of the money per se, but rather the potential loss of those three attributes. Even when, as a financial advisor, I objectively know I have...
