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...
Valerie Rasul: Victory Over Situational Poverty
By Shannon Santschi
With inflation at a 40-year high, economic studies are revealing that for the first time in years, Americans are fearful about what may lie ahead....
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...
The Statue of Liberty: A Gift to All Americans
By Sarah Wall
The Fourth of July tops many Americans' lists of favorite holidays because it's synonymous with summer. From backyard barbeques to neighborhood bike parades to an...
The Commute to the Dining Room Table: The Six Factors that Improve Working from...
By Naomi Atwater
The day when sitting in an office surrounded by coworkers, printers, and lunches has faded, and many of us look forward to starting new jobs...
Buying a Car – The Specifics of Buying vs. Leasing, New vs. Used
By Ashley Reich
I will never forget the time that I purchased my very first car. I was 17 years young, and I had been working many long...
August 14 is Financial Awareness Day: How to Hone Your Financial Skills in the...
By Sarah Wall
Financial Awareness Day is August 14 this year, and typically, personal finance experts take this opportunity to encourage audiences to make smart financial decisions: paying...
Interview with Personal Finance and Investing Expert Jo Ann Skousen
The year 2022 officially brought recession, but don't worry, Smart Women Smart Money has your back. Check out our Q&A with the brilliant Jo Ann Skousen, mother...
My Child is Going to College – Now What?
By Ashley Reich
Part 1: Let’s Talk about Financial Aid
Parents, if you have a child going to college this fall, you have been bombarded with terms and forms...
A Letter to College Freshman: Don’t Believe the Myths
By Naomi Atwater
Dear Freshman,
Your new chapter has begun - congrats! Nothing is quite like the excitement (and maybe nervousness!) of starting something this new. For me, I...
