Thinking About Your Investments as the Election Approaches
By Sarah Wall
The 2020 presidential election is approaching, and many of us wonder how the election season may impact investments and 401(k)s. It’s a valid concern: 2020...
Dini Harris: How the SWSM Conference Changed Her Life
"I was reticent to talk about myself, but in doing so, I realized I was not alone," she says. "A Lot of people go through hard times,...
ASK-A-LAWYER: Estate Planning Q&A With Alex Kincaid
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
The main difference is which system controls if you become incapacitated or die – the government’s court system...
Mary Katharine Ham – Moving Forward Without Fear: Finding Strength in a Time of...
"My two biggest financial tips are to get life insurance and make a will," Mary Katharine says. "It's not fun to think about your mortality, but it...
The Serious Savings Gap Between the Sexes
"Start the habit of saving yesterday...even before kindergarten."
By Shannon Santschi
There is a large and consistent body of evidence dating back almost 20 years now, that reveals substantial...
National Savings Day: How My Parent’s Sacrifices Made My Future Bright
By Sarah Wall
It’s October 12, and I’m celebrating National Savings Day.
Some of you may be asking (even if you won’t admit it out loud!), “But why would...
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...
Working Mom Distinguished Law Professor, and Supreme Court Nominee: A Profile of Amy Coney...
By Catherine Martinez
On Saturday, September 26, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals...
How a Rise in Independent Work is Benefitting Women
"The overwhelming majority of women who have taken the plunge from traditional employment to independent work, say they have a better work-life balance (73%) and they earn...
State Leaders Assemble for First ‘In-Person’ National Meeting of the Year
By Derek Kreifels
The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) kicked off it's 2020 Fall National Meeting in Orlando, FL, this week in-person. Headlining keynote speakers include Major General...
