Striving for a More Perfect Union: A Look at the Life and Legacy of...
By Shannon Santschi
When looking over the work and legacies of United States Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall (deceased), one would be hard-pressed to find...
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...
“The Budgetnista” and “The Color of Money” Columnist: Honoring Black Women in the Financial...
By Sarah Wall
For nearly 50 years, February has been recognized as Black History Month, a time when millions of Black Americans receive special recognition for their historical...
A Timeless Lesson from the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King
By Shannon Santschi
"If any of you are around when I have to meet my day, I don’t want a long funeral. And if you get somebody to...
Finding Your Financial Focus For 2022
By Samantha Compton
Throughout 2021, I wrote a series of articles on “The 5 Principles of Financial Planning”. These articles covered universal principles that, when applied, will help...
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,...
Keeping the Glitter without Spending the Gold on a New Year’s Eve Party
By Sarah Wall
If the holiday season were a family, Christmas would undoubtedly be the golden child, beloved by all – the A+-student, star of the school play,...
Holiday Desserts From Around the World
By Sarah Wall
The Christmas season is in full swing, which means joyful tidings are upon us once again: time with family, laughter with friends, and lots (and...
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...
Celebrate the Holidays by Giving Back
By Catherine Martinez
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season have arrived! That means parties, shopping, and festive food. But while you're planning your schedule, don't forget...
