SWSM Executive Women Profile Series – Francie Heller: A Pioneer Woman
By Sarah Wall
Some people shy away from new challenges, fearing failure or unhappiness in taking on something new. For other people, unexpected changes and challenges are taken...
She’s ‘Owned’ Our Stage Since the Beginning
by Shannon Santschi
Photography by Deb Wonch and Michelle Sharbono
For this article, we sit down with Carolyn Holly, a name and face familiar to our audience. Carolyn writes...
Utah Auditor John “Frugal” Dougall: The Most Frugal Man in the World
by Heather Pluard
"He only eats out once a week; sample day at the supermarket. His car not only stops on a dime; it picks it up, too....
Chloe’s Money Tips for Kids: Interview with Kentucky Treasurer Ball
By Chloe PullanHave you ever wanted something at a store and your parents told you no? Maybe you could start your own business and be able to...
Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick: Teenage Entrepreneur to Public Servant
Written by Heather Pluard
Photography by Tyler Beck
"If you have a big idea, there’s something that you want to do, take a shot at it.” Those are words...
The Path of Wisdom and Understanding
By Shannon Santschi
“Nobody is going to rescue you.” Samantha Compton now recalls these words as a “light bulb” moment.
Freshly divorced, at 38-years old, Samantha was worried about...
Carrie Sheffield: Bold Journalist, Fearless Entrepreneur, Unafraid of Having a Voice
By Sarah Wall
When wondering what Carrie Sheffield has done in her career, it’s almost easier to ask her what she hasn’t done. She’s been a well-respected journalist...
SWSM National Co-Chair Tamika Catchings Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Smart Women Smart Money is proud to congratulate our Advisory Council National Co-Chair, Tamika Catchings on her induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame!
Catchings has served...
Kentucky’s Common Goal: Financial Literacy for All
By Catherine Martinez
Photography by Jennie Paiva
During Treasurer Allison Ball’s first year in office, she had an eye-opening experience while speaking to a class of high school seniors....
Talking about Money with Kids
By Mississippi Treasurer David McRae
Throughout April, as part of Financial Education Month, I have been writing about ways families can improve their financial literacy and savings skills....
