Managing Money

The days of one spouse taking charge of the family finances are long gone, right? I wish that was the case. Over the years, I’ve edited a number of books aimed at helping women master the basics of personal finance and investing…

Jokingly, we have all heard, and then chuckled, the phrase, “Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?” We call that procrastination. Wikipedia’s definition of procrastination is the act of unnecessarily postponing something despite knowing that there…

On top of the emotional roller coaster of a divorce, it can also be costly. According to Nolo, the average cost of a divorce is $10.6k, which can take a substantial amount of money out of your pocket. Don’t lose hope if you’ve recently…

Many parents help their children with education costs. Virtually, all parents pay for any K-12 costs. However, when it comes to post-secondary education, support depends not only on parental ability to pay but also on each family’s philosophy on how much cost older…

The stress of choosing between paying off debt and building savings can wreck your sleep. You’re juggling your all-day, every-day bills, trying to pay down that remaining debt, WHILE saving for your future. It’s A LOT to think about, and hard to know…

“With great power, there must also come great responsibility.” This quote from Spider-Man speaks to the consequences of our actions and the beliefs that frame our behaviors, especially when they affect many people. What does a line from Spider-Man have to do with women over 60? More than you may think. My previous article and […]

You provide a lot of personal information to your financial advisor (FA). In turn, your FA should provide you with an even greater amount. Most importantly, your FA should communicate that information and their advice to you in a way that you understand…

A net worth statement is a selfie, a financial photo. It is specific to the day you compile the numbers. If you compute a net worth statement today, tomorrow, and the next day, each will be different. A net worth statement lists your assets – property that you own – along…

Each year, Social Security benefits experience a number of changes that affect those receiving benefits now and those who will in the future. Some of the factors affecting these changes to Social Security are consistent and relatively predictable…

Do you know about The Great Wealth Transfer? If not, you will. In fact, it is already under way. The Great Wealth Transfer involves $68 trillion dollars and is the largest, global intergenerational wealth transfer ever. In this article and accompanying video, we will look at what…