Heart of the Matter
Putting money in perspective can be a challenging thing to do, especially with the uncertainty of the job market and overall economy of these recent months. Will...
SFOF Greeting: Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell
It is my honor this year to serve as Chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). I joined this organization shortly after my election as Indiana’s...
Ten Actions Steps During Financial Literacy Month
By Samantha Compton
April is Financial Literacy Month and was first recognized in the U.S. in April 2004. It was designed to bring greater awareness to the need...
Heart of the Matter with Melanie Kreifels: A Work in Progress
By Melanie Kreifels, MA, LCPC
Our lives are intertwined by moments, sometimes just barely touching each other and others slamming up against each other. Each of our decisions...
Chloe’s Money Tips for Kids: Clean Up the Money
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Materials: game mat, 2 different colored dice, 6 each of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Directions:
Create a game board like the one pictured below.Take...
An Entrepreneur with a Purpose: Meet Merissa Cole
By Catherine Martinez
In April, Merissa Cole launched her wedding planning business, Riss Creations, but it’s a dream that’s been growing in her heart since her wedding in...
Chloe’s Money Tips for Kids: Spotlight on “Bark Bites”
By Chloe Pullan
Let’s talk about making money as a kid. Do you think you could take on that challenge? Well, I had the pleasure of meeting two...
The Road to Recovery Begins with Care for Children
By Shannon SantschiWe see them everywhere now--Help Wanted signs adorn practically every storefront in America. Global staffing firm ManpowerGroup reports that almost 70% of businesses worldwide are...
SWSM Conferences Cancelled for 2022
By SWSM Staff Writing Team
Smart Women Smart Money has evolved and been through a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March of 2020. Here we are,...
Heart of the Matter: Living with Intentionality
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
You were made on purpose, for a purpose, and you have value because you exist. That’s a powerful concept for one to...
