On Saturday, November 7, 2020, Joe Biden was named President-Elect of The United States. Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first female Vice President in US history. This election was historic in many ways. First, it drew a record number of voters from both sides despite our nation fighting through the horrors of the […]
Women in the U.S. are increasingly taking the center stage in business and finance. As someone who is passionate about the financial empowerment of women, I love going through the annual Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women list to learn about the most successful female entrepreneurs, entertainers, and executives. This year’s list highlights 100 women, double […]
Ever since my boys were babies, reading bedtime stories was a cherished part of our nightly routine. We would snuggle in a big comfy chair and read “The Three Little Pigs” or “Three Billy Goats Gruff” for the hundredth time. Now my kids are older. They can read on their own and each has a […]
Money is very emotional. When we’re trying to take control of our finances, oftentimes we stress about every purchase and find ourselves feeling guilty about spending our own money. We have all heard this idea: girl, if only you would just give up your daily Starbucks, avocado toasts, and your Soul Cycle classes, you would […]
What do all wealthy women have in common? Contrary to common beliefs, it is not designer handbags, luxury cars, or custom-built vacation homes. In fact, rich women share healthy money habits that allowed them to accumulate wealth over time. Achieving and maintaining generational wealth is not a matter of winning a lottery or receiving a […]
It’s no secret that children who do chores have higher self-esteem, are more responsible, and are better able to deal with frustration and delay gratification, all of which contribute to greater success in school. But did you know that you can also use chores as an effective money teaching tool? A BusyKid allowance app is […]
As parents, we want what’s best for our children. Quality education is a big part of that. However, many of us are worried about not being able to save enough money for our kids’ college, and rightfully so. The estimated cost of putting a baby born in 2020 through a 4-year public out-of-state college 19 […]
What do personal finance and physical fitness have in common? On the surface, these two important areas of our lives are completely different. One involves earning, spending, saving, and investing. The other one is about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and overall health. But if you dig deeper, there are many similarities between health and wealth. It […]
What if I told you the way you think about money ultimately determines how much you have in your bank account? Our money beliefs impact the way we think about and relate to money in our lives. Your childhood experiences, all that self-limiting talk, and your daily money habits have a direct impact on your […]