Do the steps to grow money feel way too big? Let’s face it: Money and finance are huge topics. There’s savings accounts, banking, retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, interest rates, mortgages, checking accounts, traditional IRA’s, Roth IRA’s, college savings accounts, advisers, brokers, planners, insurance, cash flow, spreadsheets, accounting, taxes, legal issues, mutual funds, private money managers, […]
Only Orchids and Chardonnay?
Have you noticed how much more efficient your trip to the grocery store is with a list? Without one, it’s easy to end up spending half the time you allotted for your trip browsing in the floral or wine department. Prioritized lists help us get the right things done in less time, whatever the task […]
Cashmere Sweaters in July
Have you ever noticed how cashmere sweaters cost the most when you don’t need them? The price for these luxurious wardrobe staples is the highest in the July catalog that arrives in the midst of sweltering 100 degree heat; anticipation drives the pricing. This is the perfect analogy for how the prices work in the […]
Want a Fresh Perspective?
Last fall during the launch of Earn Grow Give; Simple Steps to Grow Your Money While Living a Rich Life, I applied $1 for every book sold toward a kiva.org loan. These loans are available to women who qualify globally to provide small business funding. The amazing thing about these loans is that they are […]
This Is One Money Tool You Have to Use!
The S&P is up 7% thus far for the year as I type this post for Financial Woman. If it were December, that return may seem pretty boring, but in early February, that number sounds rather remarkable. However, shorter term monthly returns are not the point that I want to make in this article, especially […]