9 Books to Add to Your List for Women’s History Month
By: Naomi Langston
This Women’s History Month is a great moment to learn about women together by reading their stories. While these are just a few books telling...
N591UA: The Numbers I Could Still Make Out
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By Sarah Selip
I was five years old when United Flight 93 flew over my elementary school.
It was September 11, 2001, and I was the new...
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,...
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...
Unshaken: Staying True to Our Beliefs When Values Are Tested
By Shane Svorec
“Is it just me?”
I often find myself asking that question. Whether I’m scrolling through social media, flipping through channels, or reading about current events, some...
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...
Financial Awareness Day is August 14th
By SWSM Staff
Financial Awareness Day is August 14, and typically, personal finance experts take this opportunity to encourage audiences to make smart financial decisions: paying off debt,...
The Reset Code: Why Women’s Health Is a Financial and Spiritual Issue We Can’t...
By Jamie Oleka
Laura Owen doesn’t talk about health in isolation—she talks about how it shows up alongside financial stress, purpose, and the responsibilities women often carry without...
You’re Braver Than You Know: Rachel Marie Martin’s Journey Out of Poverty
Editors Note: Don't miss your opportunity to hear author and speaker Rachel Martin live at the SWSM Arkansas Virtual Conference, Friday, September 24th. CLICK HERE to register...
The Treasures of Thrifting
By Shane Svorec
Before thrift stores, there were “salvage brigades.” From the basement of a men’s shelter, The Salvation Army launched a program in which residents pushed carts...













