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...
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...
Money and Finance Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2025
By Catherine Martinez
Do you want to learn more about your finances, grow your side hustle, or better understand economic principles, but don’t know where to start? It’s...
Author Shane Svorec’s Story: Finding Purpose in the Pain – Broken Little Believer
By Catherine Martinez
Broken Little Believer: Finding Purpose in All the Pretty Little Pieces is an inspiring book that takes readers on a road trip through Shane Svorec’s...
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...













