Remembering 9/11: Peg Creonte Shares About “The Innate Goodness of People”
By Peg Creonte
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was home with our two young boys, just 4 and 5 years old and days away from...
It’s Important that We Never Forget: Remembering September 11, 2001
By Sarah Wall
After 20 years – 7,300 days – it’s all too easy for the memory to fade. That’s 7,300 days of weddings, births, graduations; birthday parties,...
A History and Celebration of Labor in America
By Sarah Wall
For many of us, Labor Day is an end-of-summer celebration. It’s an extra Monday away from the office filled with neighborhood barbeques and pool parties....
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...
A Note from the Kreifels – Happy 1st Birthday SWSM Magazine!
Dear reader,
Happy first birthday to Smart Women Smart Money! And, thank you for helping to make the past year for Smart Women Smart Money enjoyable! We have...
2021: A Summer Olympics Like No Other
By Sarah Wall
The Summer Olympics rounded out with the closing ceremony on August 8. While they looked a little different this year, the Games have also been...
The True Meaning of Independence Day
By SWSM Editorial Staff
As we celebrate the anniversary of our Nation's Independence with family, friends, and loved ones, it's important to reflect on the true meaning of the Fourth...
Carolyn’s Corner: My Thoughts on ‘Side-Hustles’
By Carolyn Holly
I absolutely loved we are talking about a side hustle in this past edition!
First, the term itself makes me think of someone who is willing...
3 Tricks to Managing Both a Full-Time Job and a Side Hustle
By Amber Pankonin
As someone with a full-time job and side hustle, I can tell you that it can be challenging balancing my work and my physical and...
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Passage of ABLE Act: How the Law Has Changed...
By Sarah Wall
Saving money is a favorite topic here at Smart Women, Smart Money Magazine. Whether it’s putting away a portion of every paycheck or building up...













