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...
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...
Presidents’ Day: The First Ladies Who Led Alongside America’s Presidents
By Sarah Wall
Every year on Presidents' Day, there's much discussion of the 46 men who have led the United States of America since its founding in 1776....
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...
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,...
