How Covid-19 Prepared Me for College Graduation
By Naomi Atwater
“What is your June 1st?”
June 1st. The should-be dreaded date. “What is your June 1st?” my Senior class professor asks us on the first...
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...
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...
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...
Generosity in All Seasons
By Samantha Compton
As a seasoned Financial Advisor, I am aware of the tangible financial benefits of generosity. At tax time, those who give to charitable organizations are...
