September is College Savings Month: Missouri Treasurer Raising Awareness of 529 Savings Plan
"Data demonstrates that having an education savings account makes it more likely a child will attend a higher education institution. Data also shows that education influences socioeconomic...
Heart of the Matter: A Perspective on Grief
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
This time of year can be hard for many. Autumn is my favorite season, but for some it’s a sad reminder that...
Independent Women’s Forum Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Honors Four Americans
By Carrie Sheffield
Smart Women Smart Money magazine is proud to sponsor the Independent Women's Forum's (IWF) 30th-anniversary celebration and marquee Annual Awards Gala. This year's event is...
Wisdom for Making New Years Resolutions
By Sarah Wall
If there’s one holiday this year that people all over the world must be eagerly anticipating, it’s New Year’s Eve. After 2020 grounded our plans,...
Thirteen Budget-Friendly Christmas Activities for the Family
By Catherine Martinez
School's out for the holidays! It's time to make memories as a family, but you don't have to break the bank to do so. Here...
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...
Five Tips for Your Holiday Budget
By Naomi Atwater
The impending holidays sometimes do not feel as merry as we wish they did: personal expectations, social pressure, hurting budgets, and many other factors contribute...
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...
How to Make the Most of Leftovers this Fall
By Amber Pankonin
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, visits to the pumpkin patch and eating all my favorite comfort...
6 Ways to Pay Tribute to Lost Loved Ones on Valentine’s Day
By SWSM Contributor
Editors Note: In the spirit of giving to others on Valentine's anonymously, our writer wishes to remain anonymous.
My mom’s mother passed away on February...
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