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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lessons From the Little Drummer Boy
By Sarah Wall
In today’s culture, it’s surprisingly easy for Americans to settle into a comfortable mindset of materialism, subconsciously accepting the attainment of material wealth as a...
Nine ‘Things to Do’ Between Christmas and New Years
By Melanie Kreifels, SWSM Managing Editor
For most folks, there is this blank space in their calendar the week between Christmas and New Year, often a welcome relief...
