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A Bride on a Budget: Planning a Cost-Effective Wedding

By Naomi Atwater The average wedding in the US in 2024 is $33,000, according to Forbes. And unless you are in the rare situation where that seems...

FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM THROUGH THE DECADES: Segue in Your Sixties

By Dr. Stacie Rhodes Editors Note: Over the next few months, Stacie Rhodes will be sharing strategies for financial readiness for each decade of our lives. Toddlers...

A Passion for a Handcrafted Home: Starting Atwater Interiors and Gifts

By Naomi Atwater Meet Atwater Interiors and Gifts Earlier this year, Oona Atwater opened her dream business to share her passion for antique, vintage, and handcrafted...

A Spotlight on Two Different 529 College Savings Plans: Mississippi and Oklahoma

By Jamie Oleka Editor’s Note: May 29th is National 529 Day. We encourage our readers to meet with their financial advisors to determine the best 529...

May 29th is National 529 Day: Is a 529 Educational Savings Plan a Good Investment?

By Ashley Ann Reich For those of you who have or plan to have children in the future, the question often comes up about the...

Thriving as a Healthy Mom on a Budget: Practical Tips for Nourishing Your Family

By Jamie Oleka Being a mom is a rewarding journey filled with love, laughter, and countless responsibilities. Among these responsibilities, ensuring the health and well-being...

How to Financially Prepare for a Stress-Free Maternity Leave

By Catherine Martinez After finding that you’re pregnant, you may have already started planning and dreaming about lots of things: Baby names, nursery décor, and...

The Road to Fiscal Responsibility: Spotlight on Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla

By Carrie Sheffield America is staggering under $34.54 trillion and counting in national debt. ​​Smart Women Smart Money spoke with Elise Nieshalla, Indiana State Comptroller, to...

Five Tips for Earning Your Worth in the Workplace

By Shane Svorec Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing women's contributions, achievements, and efforts, both past and present. During March, the world...