Preparing for Back to School with the Supreme Court Decision on Student Loan Forgiveness
By: Ashley Ann Reich
Hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers watched on June 30th as the Supreme Court handed down the long-awaited decision regarding student loan forgiveness. In...
Catching Your Breath
By: Melanie Kreifels
I don’t know about you, but life has been moving pretty fast lately with busy work and family, and I find it hard to catch...
What is ESG Investing?
By Carrie Sheffield
You might have heard the letters “ESG” in the financial news lately. Smart Women Smart Money uncovers what it means for you and your personal...
Turning 50: How I Left My 40’s with Wisdom, Strength and Courage
By Melanie Kreifels
This past December, I hit a milestone year. I turned 50, a half-century, five whole decades! Leaving behind my 40’s wasn’t something I was particularly...
Honoring Our Nation’s Bravest: Veterans Day 2022
By Sarah Wall
On most days of the year, the majority of Americans would probably admit that our rights and freedoms aren't exactly top-of-mind. The right to vote,...
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...
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...
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...
A Profile on Soon-To-Be Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
By Sarah Wall
Last week, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to serve on the United States Supreme Court by a vote of 53-47. Judge Jackson will be...
Presidents’ Day: The First Ladies Who Led Alongside America’s Presidents
By Sarah Wall
Every year on Presidents' Day, there's much discussion of the 46 men who have led the United States of America since its founding in 1776....













