Miss Independent; Ladies, you have come a long way in the last 80 years!

Women were not a major part of the American labor force until the beginning of the 1940s, when the United States entered World War II. Since men were working on the front lines, an unprecedented number of women began working in factories, helping in the production of planes, tanks, and weapons. By 1945, nearly one …

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The Perfect Match

How do you know when you found the right one? The right financial advisor? Over the years, I’ve learned that when you know, you know. You know when s/he shares the same visions about the future. You know when s/he shares the same philosophy about family, life, money, goals, and dreams. Your financial advisor listens …

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The Power of Compounding Interest

Even if you don’t make a lot of money, you can still retire at 65 with close to $1 million in your bank account…how? Start saving when you’re young and watch your bank account grow because of compounding interest. – The simple graph in this video shows that a 25 year old who saves $5000 …

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This is a time of great opportunity

Many people are panicking over the current financial situation. Instead, I encourage you to stop and take a breath. Yes, these are concerning times, but this is also a time when you can expand your horizons. Even if you’ve lost your job, you still have skills (and you can learn new ones!) that can be …

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“History tends to repeat itself”

We’ve all heard the saying, “History tends to repeat itself.” Looking at pictures of people wearing masks back in 1918 when the influenza pandemic swept across the world killing up to 50 million people, one can’t help but notice uncanny similarities to what we see on the streets today, more than a century later. An …

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QUALITY vs QUANTITY

QUALITY vs QUANTITY You can get financial advice from just about anyone, but how do you know if it’s sound advice? CONSIDER THE SOURCE: Many people have your best interest at heart, but it is important to consider their experience, training, and expertise on a subject, before acting on their advice. If you talk to …

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Five Financial Rules to Live By

1) Create a budget and track it 2) Pay yourself first (save at least 10% of your paycheck) 3) If you cannot afford it, don’t buy it (don’t charge something on your credit card, unless you have the money to pay it off in full) 4) Always look for discounts 5) Make sure your money …

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Soothe Your Soul in Sedona

One of my favorite things to do is travel around the world and while I rarely go back to the same place twice, Sedona is a special place that I try to visit year after year. There is something about this place that soothes my soul. Sedona is surrounded by massive red rocks that are …

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