Job loss, a health crisis, car problems, or even a sick pet are all examples of emergencies that may crop up and require you to spend a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. It's best to plan ahead so you know what the alternatives are if the crisis happens. You may have a few options. Create an Emergency Fund Ideally, you already have an emergency fund. This is savings that you can get to easily that usually amounts to about three to six months' worth of your income. If you don't, … [Read more...]
Money and Love vs Love of Money: Kids 101
January 9, 2022 by
Teaching children the value of money may be one of the daunting experiences that all parents face as this lesson may reflect the behavior of the parent themselves. For those that manage their funds well and live in abundance, this activity may be a simple exercise in the power of example; but, for those that struggle to make ends meet, this lesson will require some serious creativity. Teaching kids about money is one of the best educational foundations parents can provide. Trips to the … [Read more...]
How The World’s Richest Woman Spends Her Money – And Time
June 6, 2018 by
You may not know her name but Alice Walton is the richest woman on the planet. With a net worth in the tens of billions, Walton has the sort of financial freedom most can only dream of. Unlike the rest of the Walmart heirs, Alice spends little time working for the business and has instead headed for other pursuits. Walton’s actions are varied and have resulted in something surprising: an enormous private collection being displayed in a state of the art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas. It all … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Renovations
February 14, 2018 by
A home makeover can be a costly endeavor. Whether it’s paying qualified workers for their time, buying expensive but necessary materials, purchasing new furniture or even just the disruption it can wreak on your lifestyle and routine, it can sometimes feel like the costs outweigh the benefits. It needn’t be so: achieving the home interior of your dreams should be an exciting process that falls firmly within an acceptable budget. If you’re looking to start renovating, have a look through these … [Read more...]
Do You Need to Do More to Save for Your Future?
July 27, 2017 by
One of the biggest points of stress for most people, financial struggles and considerations can be an uncomfortable, difficult and even frightening situation. All too many people know first-hand what it feels like to be short on cash, not be able to make ends meet, or lack the money to take care of an emergency situation. The financial situation of the average person is truly horrifying: most people do not have money saved for future expenses. This means that when tragedy strikes or an … [Read more...]
Why Finance Needs More Women
January 13, 2017 by
It’s no surprise that the world of finance is male dominated, especially at the leadership level. While there are lots of women graduating from college with finance degrees, there still aren’t as many women CEOs and women on Wall Street as you might think. In fact, 4.4% of Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies have female CEOs, according to Catalyst. While about 74% of the industry's assets are run by men alone, only 2% of these assets are handled by women alone. The remaining 14% is made up by a … [Read more...]
2 Day Virtual – JAN 30/31, “The Women & Money Summit”
January 14, 2015 by
The Women & Money Summit 2015 is your year! Announcing The Women & Money Summit. I’m SO excited to announce a new, transformative, profoundly empowering way to set yourself up for a magical leap forward in 2015. What stops many women from getting their creative gifts out into the world isn’t motivation, spirit or drive. It’s their relationship with money. Why? Because money is at the center of every decision you make in your life, your business or your career. Which of these … [Read more...]
Louise Hay, FREE Video Series with Suze Orman
January 11, 2015 by
Do you remember the story about how Hay House came to be? When I wrote my little blue book, my original dream was to go beyond my clients and the students in my workshops and help as many people as possible to change their lives for the better. One of my friends suggested that I publish my book. But when I met with several publishers, they either considered my material too radical or they wanted to rewrite it. You know how the story ends. I decided to publish it myself exactly as it was. … [Read more...]
10 Tips, Creating Abundance in 2015
January 1, 2015 by
Abundance will be a major theme in 2015. This is not just about money, although most of us would like to have more money. This is about abundance in all forms; money, joy, opportunities, synchronicity, love, insights, etc. Yet one of the most common ailments of our society is a consciousness of lack. We tend to focus on what we don’t have or what’s not happening in our lives rather than expressing appreciation for what we do have. Millions of people are discovering that they have a Higher … [Read more...]
Canadian Women, Celebrated on 150th Commemorative Bank Notes
December 7, 2014 by
Dec 7, 2014 — This week the Bank of Canada announced that a special commemorative bank note will be issued in 2017 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. The Bank indicated it would like public input in keeping with its new Design Principles (those principles that failed to include a commitment to include Canadian Women). Nevertheless, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of both women and men to our country on a bank note by 2017. Please submit your … [Read more...]
Can a spiritual person make good money?
May 6, 2014 by
A woman came up to me at an event. She looked right and left, seeming to want to make sure that she wasn't overheard. "I want to let you know that what you said on stage resonated with me." "Great!" I said. "I'm so glad I could be helpful." (I was wondering what the big secret was.) "You know when you talked on stage about business as a spiritual practice? I want that. I mean, yes, I do want to make money (here she lowered her voice even more) and people tell me that I should just focus on … [Read more...]
