Six Budgeting Apps to Make Your Life Easier
By Catherine Martinez
Do you need a budget? Or maybe you have a budget, but you scribbled it on a napkin that’s at the bottom of your purse....
Secret Santa Solution: Give Creative, Inexpensive Gifts to Make You Stand Out
By Sarah Wall
As if Christmas shopping for your immediate friends and family weren’t enough of a challenge, Christmas parties with neighbors, extended acquittances, and co-workers can cause...
Ashley Jeffrey: How SWSM has Inspired a Dynamic Change in Her Financial Perspective and...
By Shannon Santchi
Meet Ashley Jeffrey, a mom, nurse and small business owner, who attended a SWSM Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas in February of 2020. The Conference...
The ABCs of Making Holiday Memories (Without Breaking the Bank)
By Sarah Wall
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s aren’t all cheer. According to the American...
Quick quiz! Is Your Wallet Ready for the Holiday Season?
By Sarah Wall
The holiday season is right around the corner, so it’s probably a good time to start thinking about your wallet. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s...
Dee Oldham: How the SWSM Conference Marked a Turning Point in Her Life
By Shannon Santschi
“Stop what you’re doing and come with me. We’re going to open a savings account for you.” The year was 1985 and Dee Oldham, an...
What Women Can Do to Prepare for, Benefit from, Social Security Reform
By Rachel Greszler
Simply put, Social Security is unsustainable.
That means it will be reformed, and it will happen within the next 15 years.
That’s a scary thought for most...
Happy Veterans Day!
By Derek Kreifels
America celebrates our courageous servicewomen and men this Wednesday, November 11th on Veteran’s Day as a day to give thanks for those who had served...
The Financial and Personal Benefits of Generosity: Six Reasons to Give Back
By Catherine Martinez
On December 1, 2020, Americans will celebrate GivingTuesday. Recognized the week after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday inspires people to transform their communities through...
How to Financially Plan for the Holidays: 12 Tips to Help Get You Started
By Catherine Martinez
A few years ago, I found myself in a Best Buy on Christmas Eve, looking desperately for a gift for my husband. I had bought...