SWSM Founder Ron Crane: How it All Began
"You cannot be intimidated by fear of the unknown or a lack of knowledge. Learn from your mistakes and press on!"
By Heather Pluard
Never underestimate the impact of...
Tamika Catchings: The Ultimate Overcomer
"When you find what you want to represent, and what represents you, you also find what brings you joy and peace. I'm blessed to have found that...
Kentucky’s Allison Ball: Child Entrepreneur to State Treasurer
"I learned the importance of having a strong backbone, to do what was right, and to fight for justice while maintaining a sensitivity to the very real...
Meet the New CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation: Dr. O.J. Oleka
By Catherine Martinez
Meet Dr. O.J. Oleka, the newly hired CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). Dr. Oleka comes to SFOF with a wealth of experience in the...
College Savings Month: Why Financial Education is Essential
By Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante
Financial wellness has become increasingly important for all Americans. In the wake of downturns, a global pandemic, and changes to work-based...
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...
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...
Ringing the New Year in Right: Strategizing Priorities in 2023
By Sarah Wall
With the flurry of activity around the holidays – from Christmas parties to gift exchanges, to pageants and performances, and more – the days of...
Holiday Fashion Tips: Interview with Joy Ballard
By Carrie Sheffield
The holidays are upon us. How can ladies look stylish without breaking the bank? Smart Women Smart Money turned to former model Joy Ballard, founder...
‘If Not Me, Then Who?’: Spotlight on Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
By Sarah Wall
A glance at the local or national news proves that people campaign for political office for a variety of reasons. Some enter politics because they...
