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Financial Wellness

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 […]

Everything a Biden-Harris Presidency Means for Your Personal Finances

America's richest self-made women Forbes 2020

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 […]

America’s Richest Self-Made Women Forbes List 2020 – My 7 Personal Favorites

Money Books for Kids

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 […]

The 18 Best Children’s Books About Money, by Age

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 […]

Conscious spending plan: how to stop feeling guilty about spending money

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 […]

7 Money Habits of Wealthy Women You Should Adopt

BusyKid app

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 […]

How I Use BusyKid Chores App to Teach My Kids Money Management Skills

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 […]

How to Save for College with a 529 Plan

fitness and finance

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 […]

6 Ways to Approach Your Fitness and Finances with the Same Mindset

What's Your Money Personality Quiz

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 […]

What’s Your Money Personality?