Mom’s Perspective on the Holidays
By Jamie Oleka
The holidays, encompassing a range of celebrations from Thanksgiving to New Year's, hold a unique and cherished place in the hearts of mothers. For us,...
Smart Shopping: Budget-Friendly Back-to-School Essentials
By: Jamie Oleka
The back-to-school season is upon us, signaling the return of early mornings, bustling hallways, and the pursuit of knowledge. As students prepare to embark on...
Maintaining Financial Freedom While Navigating Your Child’s Critical Illness
By Isabella Johnson
Receiving an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia diagnosis was devastating for six-year-old Annabelle and her mother. Anxiety surrounding the severe diagnosis, coupled with the realization of medical expenses...
Motherhood is an Investment
By Catherine Martinez
We talk a lot about investments at Smart Women Smart Money: such as regularly contributing to your 401(k), increasing your savings, or investing in your...
At-Home Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
By Sarah Wall
When it comes to spending quality time with spouses, significant others, and loved ones, we shouldn’t have to settle for boredom or another rerun of...
Ukrainian Orphan Adoptions in Painful Limbo, and What Can Be Done to Help
By Sarah Wall
After just seven days, the crisis in Ukraine has already left countless victims—Ukrainians killed or wounded in action; homes and storefronts destroyed by missiles; peace...
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...
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...
