September is College Savings Month: Tips on Saving for Your Child’s Future Education
By Sarah Wall
For millions of American students and families, early fall this year means preparing for the brand-new experience of living and studying on a college campus....
My Child is Going to College – Now What?
By Ashley Reich
Part 1: Let’s Talk about Financial Aid
Parents, if you have a child going to college this fall, you have been bombarded with terms and forms...
Goodbyes, Hellos, and the Art of Transition
By Naomi Atwater
With many of us recently graduating, moving, or changing jobs, the summer months have caused us to have to adjust to new routines, people, and...
You Have a Financial Emergency – Now What?
By Ashley Ann Reich
In today’s times, many individuals are considering what a financial emergency is and whether to dip into their savings or, for some, their retirement....
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...
Easy Tips & Tricks for Cutting Expenses in the Midst of Inflation
By Ashley Reich
It seems like everywhere we look, prices continue to rise. Families are seeing their grocery bills increase, gas is getting more expensive by the day,...
5 Remarkable Unsung Fathers: Celebrating Fathers’ Day
By Naomi Atwater
Though known for their great accomplishments, prestige, or honor in other areas of life, several remarkable men also shine in how they've raised their children....
OPINION: The Overturning of Roe
By Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball
On the day that my husband Asa and I decided to start officially dating, we talked about many issues that were important to...
Valerie Rasul: Victory Over Situational Poverty
By Shannon Santschi
With inflation at a 40-year high, economic studies are revealing that for the first time in years, Americans are fearful about what may lie ahead....
Suggestions on Navigating Student Loan Repayment
By Ashley Ann Reich
The media has created quite the buzz surrounding what will happen with the outstanding federal student loans held by borrowers today. Since President Biden’s...
