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Want the guidance of a financial planner without the cost? We thought so. That’s why we seek out financial experts willing to share tips and templates for sound financial planning in rough times and smooth. They’ll help you assess your current situation, define financial goals, manage your income, invest wisely and build cash reserves. We offer tips related to earning, budgeting, credit, savings, taxes, retirement planning, and timely updates on the gender wage gap.

For 2012, A New Take on Your Taxes

Written by Eleanor Blayney, CFP
Saturday, 07 January 2012 23:47
Here’s my proposal. Beginning in January, I want you to send me an extra $50 or $100 every two weeks until year-end. You can send even more if you wish. In return, I PROMISE, girl scout’s honor, that you’ll get back every nickel in 16 months time. This will make you so happy you’ll splurge on something special—a vacation, perhaps, or some wickedly kick-ass boots. At very least, you’ll pay off some lingering bills that have been hanging over your head. Woo-hoo!
Last Updated on Saturday, 07 January 2012 23:50
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Money Worries: When Settling for Less Is Not the Answer

Written by Eleanor Blayney, CFP
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 23:21
It’s said sometimes of materialistic, unlikeable people: “She knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing.” She has, in other words, neither taste, nor class.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 23:24
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Learn to Speak the Language of Business: Money

Written by Julie Garella
Sunday, 31 July 2011 22:21
I recently decided that on my next set of business cards I would change my title from co-founder to translator. Why? Because, while I did co-found what I knew at the time to be the only investment banking firm focused solely on women owned and run companies, what I really do all day long is translate.
Last Updated on Sunday, 31 July 2011 22:28
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Investing Wisely: What Women Need to Know

Written by Kathleen Williams
Sunday, 24 April 2011 21:26
It's a harsh truth that instead of taking charge of their own financial futures, many women either leave money matters to the men in their lives or ignore the importance of planning altogether. Couple this with the fact that women face different life challenges and financial risks than men, and it becomes clear why women must take charge of planning their financial futures.
Last Updated on Friday, 28 October 2011 20:52
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For Greater Earnings—Invest Like a Girl!

Written by Eleanor Blayney, CFP
Sunday, 10 April 2011 00:13
A 2006 Charles Schwab survey found that twice as many women as men agreed with the statement “investing is scary for me.” Given the seismic shifts in the financial markets since that time, my guess is, even more women—and a few more men, too, if they’re completely honest—find the investment world a pretty terrifying place.
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