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Investing isn’t for the weak-willed. Plain and simple—when we move money to external assets or investment funds, our most volatile traits get tested. And when we enroll the help of an advisor or broker, the experience becomes even more testing.
On today’s episode of the $mart Women Invest podcast, we are discussing the importance of spending plans. When we choose to use this term instead of ‘budgets,’ we feel less constrained and create more positive emotion towards spending money. Tu
Investing isn’t for the weak-willed. To divert money from your wallet to an investment fund takes a specific type of person. You have to acknowledge that it’s a risk without letting the unknown run your life. This is the tricky balancing act
We vote with our dollar. And the more something costs, the less voice we have in our wallet for our next purchase. That is why it’s important to be a mindful consumer. By understanding the economics behind our purchasing decisions, we can push
It’s okay to pursue money. But as we work diligently at our jobs and side hustles, we can fall into the tunnel vision of solely caring about our paychecks. We look around and see our peers making more than us, so we start to work harder and har
The end of the year is approaching.As we plan our parties and festivities for this holiday season, we are putting that final stamp on the spending in 2018. Come April, we will look at these expenses, our pay stubs, and our investments, and pa
Giving gifts is difficult. You have to find something the person would want, while keeping the price under an appropriate budget. For the novice buyer, this task can send you into a rabbit hole of Google searches and blog reading.Learn more ab
Tempting food is everywhere. From our office snack rooms to our kitchen cabinets, the chips and candy is ever-present. We go about our days, wanting to perform our best, but can we really expect that with so many temptations nearby? Learn mor
We sit at desks all day.And if we’re not exercising, our backs may start to hurt. Pretty soon we’re at the doctor, and an MRI is recommended, or maybe physical therapy. This is when we pull from the HSA, that tax-deductible fund we’ve been co
We swipe our cards everywhere.Starbucks, the grocery store, online shopping—no matter what the expense is, our credit card is the go-to. While we may not think twice about the repercussions of this instinct, studies show that our spending act
Entrepreneurship is not romantic.If you find a hole in the marketplace, and create a product or service that fills that void, chances are you will most likely succeed. This recipe is no secret, yet most of us get lost in creative dreamland wh
It’s easy to swipe a credit card. On our way to work, we pass Starbucks, and think—why wouldn’t I hand over this piece of plastic to get a mocha latte? Over time, however, this adds up and we’ve gathered thousands of dollars in expenditures by
It’s easy to swipe a credit card. On our way to work, we pass Starbucks, and think—why wouldn’t I hand over this piece of plastic to get a mocha latte? Over time, however, this adds up and we’ve gathered thousands of dollars in expenditures by
Saving money is easier said than done. And saving smartly is even more difficult. When we get our paychecks, knowing where to put our savings can quickly become overwhelming. 401(k), stocks, mutual funds—the list goes on and on. Learn more a
Saving money is easier said than done. And saving smartly is even more difficult. When we get our paychecks, knowing where to put our savings can quickly become overwhelming. 401(k), stocks, mutual funds—the list goes on and on. Learn more a
Couple time should be couple time.When we find ourselves with a significant other, the focus should be to enjoy each other’s company and have fun. The challenge is that most activities that promote this cost money. Learn more about your ad ch
Couple time should be couple time.When we find ourselves with a significant other, the focus should be to enjoy each other’s company and have fun. The challenge is that most activities that promote this cost money.Learn more about your ad ch
Anyone can start a business. But how many entrepreneurs build something that ends up getting acquired? When your business model is fruitful enough to solicit the attention of another company, you have built something special. Acquisition does
Studies show the gender wage gap more than doubles after a woman has her first child. But we as a society don’t think twice about it. After maternity leave, women return to their office to find a different company culture. Whatever ladder they
We all know the challenge of networking. But in male-dominated industries, it’s much more difficult. Last year, less than 3% of venture capital in the United States was raised by women. In Silicon Valley, men meet with men to fund male-led appl
This week we revisit a popular episode from earlier this season where we spoke with Jean Kristensen on how to launch a business. From clothing companies to financial management services, lifestyle brands to creative agencies, the spirit of en
Style isn’t something that comes easy.Our office dress code sets guidelines that if we follow too closely, we run the risk of not sticking out. But if we try to stick out, we run the risk of being looked at as a rebel. Threading this needle,
Nothing is more taboo than sex, right? Wrong.If you're like me, sitting at these brunches with your girlfriends taking note of what subjects get get covered and which get brushed over, you might be realizing the same thing I am: that money is
You can’t predict the future, but you can certainly create it. The societies that are doing such are the same ones that don’t have a past. Here in the United States, we are bogged down by our rich history, stuck in archaic systems that don’t ha
Bridging the age divide in the workplace isn’t easy.While the Baby Boomers and Gen Xers push for stability and health benefits, millennials ask “why” and want to be part of the company mission. This push and pull, if not managed correctly, ca
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