Movies can teach us a lot about life, and even about how to grow money. I have found that I now like to watch only uplifting movies, and tend to avoid movies that bring me down, such as violent or depressing ones. Last night, I watched Bridget Jones Diary as part of my annual holiday […]
Want a Crystal Ball?
Last week we added a financial calculator to the Financial Woman website. I like to think of it as something like a crystal ball. There is nothing better than seeing the future value of your money to get you motivated to pay more attention to it, whether that means creating more positive cash flow through […]
Which Is More Fun?
Which is more fun…to grow money or to spend it? They are both pretty nice! Growing money ultimately leads to living the rich life we want, focused on what really, really matters. Spending money is more about immediate gratification. What I really like to do, though, is to show women how they can do both. […]
Does Anyone Else Procrastinate?
One of the most challenging aspects for women and investing is time. I have decided the only hope for me to complete the tasks that need my attention, including those around money management, is to get them on my calendar. Last summer I saw that an amazing exhibit was coming to Austin’s Blanton Museum from […]
Financial Goals for 2011
Have you set your financial goals for 2011? I find that if I set my goals before the New Year arrives, I feel like I am “ahead” somehow. Being ahead is a good thing for me, especially since, like many of us, I feel like I am always “behind” or trying to “catch up”. I’m […]