How to Celebrate America 250 in the Nation’s Capital
By Virginia Allen
The explosions of color could be seen in every direction. Some were only a block away, others at least a mile in the distance. For...
Being an American Woman: The Dawn of a Nation
By Jordan Jantz
While the modern American woman might be found in the office, at home, and everywhere in between, life in America has changed drastically over its...
Building a Lifelong Reading Habit
By Maggie Murphy
As we head into March, which is National Reading Month, this can be a wonderful creative outlet for children. My children shared boundless energy in...
Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know
By: Catherine Martinez
The White House recently announced a new savings initiative, Trump Accounts, to help children jumpstart their savings journey. All babies born between January 1, 2025,...
How Smart Women Set Financial Goals: 8 Tips for 2026
By SWSM Staff
2026 is here, and that means it’s time to revisit your financial goals. Setting goals for your finances can seem overwhelming, but this exercise can...
Marriage & Money: What We Learned in Our First 9 Years
By Jamie Oleka
When my husband and I got married nearly nine years ago, we were full of big dreams, optimism, and a deep belief that love—and our...
7 Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Pastors, or Co-Workers
By Virginia Allen
The idea for the perfect Christmas gift for my pastors came to me in the middle of summer. Sure, it was a little involved, but...
An “Empty Nest” Is Not My Reward
By Shane Svorec
If you’ve recently caught yourself staring at your husband, wondering where the years went and how your children grew up so fast, you might have...
Celebrating 5 Years of Smart Women Smart Money Magazine
By Catherine Martinez
Let’s celebrate! Smart Women Smart Money Magazine is celebrating its 5th anniversary of teaching women that it’s “never too early, never too late” to get their finances in...
Must Read: Stewards, Not Owners
By Carrie Sheffield
Christian philanthropists Dana and Bill Wichterman, authors of the new book Stewards, Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith, created a...
