Are You Dreaming of Taking a Cross-Country Trip with Your Kids? Here Are Ten...
By Shane Svorec
Embarking on a cross-country journey can be thrilling, especially for women bold enough to venture out into the great unknown with their children. The thought...
A Bride on a Budget: Planning a Cost-Effective Wedding
By Naomi Atwater
The average wedding in the US in 2024 is $33,000, according to Forbes. And unless you are in the rare situation where that seems affordable, many people...
Work-Life Balance – Does It Exist for Women?
By Ashley Ann Reich
From the Editor: This is part 1 of a series in SWSM magazine on women in leadership.
I have been a firm believer that work-life...
FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM THROUGH THE DECADES: Segue in Your Sixties
By Dr. Stacie Rhodes
Editors Note: Over the next few months, Stacie Rhodes will be sharing strategies for financial readiness for each decade of our lives.
Toddlers can often get...
A Passion for a Handcrafted Home: Starting Atwater Interiors and Gifts
By Naomi Atwater
Meet Atwater Interiors and Gifts
Earlier this year, Oona Atwater opened her dream business to share her passion for antique, vintage, and handcrafted homes. Atwater Interiors...
A Spotlight on Two Different 529 College Savings Plans: Mississippi and Oklahoma
By Jamie Oleka
Editor’s Note: May 29th is National 529 Day. We encourage our readers to meet with their financial advisors to determine the best 529 College Savings Plan...
May 29th is National 529 Day: Is a 529 Educational Savings Plan a Good Investment?
By Ashley Ann Reich
For those of you who have or plan to have children in the future, the question often comes up about the value of saving...
Thriving as a Healthy Mom on a Budget: Practical Tips for Nourishing Your Family
By Jamie Oleka
Being a mom is a rewarding journey filled with love, laughter, and countless responsibilities. Among these responsibilities, ensuring the health and well-being of your family...
How to Financially Prepare for a Stress-Free Maternity Leave
By Catherine Martinez
After finding that you’re pregnant, you may have already started planning and dreaming about lots of things: Baby names, nursery décor, and researching which stroller...
The Road to Fiscal Responsibility: Spotlight on Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla
By Carrie Sheffield
America is staggering under $34.54 trillion and counting in national debt. Smart Women Smart Money spoke with Elise Nieshalla, Indiana State Comptroller, to get her insights...
