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...
SWSM Executive Women – Cathryn Scivicque: Living Out Her Father’s Wisdom
By Sarah Wall
When Cathryn Scivicque graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Art Education and Fine Arts, surely she never dreamed she’d one day be...
Financial Resolutions for Moms: Setting Attainable Money Goals
By: Jamie Oleka
As the New Year commences, it's an opportune moment for moms to reevaluate their financial strategies and set achievable money goals for the upcoming months....
SWSM Founder Ron Crane: How it All Began
"You cannot be intimidated by fear of the unknown or a lack of knowledge. Learn from your mistakes and press on!"
By Heather Pluard
Never underestimate the impact of...
Budgeting: Building and Exercising Your Financial Muscles
By Samantha Compton, SWSM Resident Financial Advisor
This month we’ll be building on the first Principle of Financial Planning that I introduced last month: Financial Security Comes From...
Honeymoon Planning on a Budget
By Naomi Atwater
After possibly one of the biggest days of your life, you are headed on a romantic getaway! But after planning and spending on a wedding,...
Women’s History Month: The Extraordinary American Woman
By Catherine Martinez
March is Women’s History Month, and what a history it is to celebrate! Women have accomplished extraordinary things, breaking through barriers that previous generations would...
Money and Finance Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2025
By Catherine Martinez
Do you want to learn more about your finances, grow your side hustle, or better understand economic principles, but don’t know where to start? It’s...
This Columbus Day: Celebrate your Mistakes
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”--Scott Adams, The Dilbert Principle
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
Every October we celebrate a huge failure...
Side Hustle: Ana Almeida, Personal Trainer
Written by Catherine Martinez, Photography by Jennie Paiva
Editors Note: Hear Ana speak at the 2021 SWSM Kentucky Virtual Conference, Friday, June 4th from 8:30 AM to 5:00...