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...
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: $10 Million Back To Mississippi
By Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae
My great-grandfather grew up on a farm in rural Rankin County. He opened his first department store in Jackson, Mississippi, at the...
November 8th is National Cook Something Bold Day!
By Amber Pankonin
What does it mean to cook something bold? I think it goes beyond simply cooking something with strong flavors or spices. For me, cooking something...
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,...
Are You Ready to Invest? An Interview with UBS’s Carey Shuffman – Part 1
By Carrie Sheffield
Women often say they don't feel confident investing their own money. Smart Women Smart Money spoke with Carey Shuffman, head of the Women's Strategic Client...
Part 2: My Child is Going to College – Choosing a Degree Program
By Ashley Reich
When I was growing up, I remember I had lofty aspirations to go into a certain career field. I am certain you can remember wanting...
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...
A Mothers Day Perspective: You are a Better Mother When You are a Better...
By Jillean Battle
Every time I leave the house, I consider purchasing some unnecessary gift for my children. A small knick-knack, an adorable t-shirt, or several Starbuck Cake...
Heart of the Matter
By Melanie Kreifels
I love old barns. There is something about them that is very regal and nostalgic to me. Growing up on a farm, I was surrounded...
From the Editor: Walking Through Worry
By Melanie Kreifels, LCPC
Hello to our Smart Women Smart Money readers. It's been a while since I've connected with you! It's been a busy year for SWSM...