Have you watched the HBO Series The Gilded Age? Aside from the amazing set and costume designs, I was left with the impression that men held all the financial power. Recently, I discovered I was wrong. The Gilded Age of America produced our first female tycoon, and her name was Hetty Green, sometimes referred to as the “Witch of Wall Street.”

Financial Empowerment-enjoy this conversation about women, money, and financial self-care.

Christmas is just a week away! How are you planning to spend this week? Will it be a hectic rush for last-minute gifts, or will you savor moments with family, confident that your gifts are already purchased, wrapped, and neatly placed under the tree? I anticipate a mix of both.

During a recent girls' getaway, I brought up a thought-provoking question to the ladies I was traveling with: "How do you feel about spending money when your partner is the main earner?" To my surprise, each of them admitted to grappling with a sense of guilt.

Checklists can be incredibly effective tools for bringing structure and organization to various aspects of our lives, including personal finances. It's common for people to feel overwhelmed by their financial tasks, especially when there is a lot to manage and track. If your financial to-do list often gets overlooked or neglected, why not consider hiring your own Personal CFO?

…running was not about competition but about a space to call my own where I could think, pray, and sweat. Running for the past 40 years has provided me with tremendous benefits, mental and physical. But little did I know, 40 years ago, I would start a business based on running. 

We hit our debt ceiling in January, and now Congress needs to raise it again. When we talk about "raising the debt ceiling," that means giving the Treasury the ability to issue new bonds (debt) to pay for existing obligations.

With all our energy going into our business and perhaps a family, what often gets ignored is our personal finances. Before we know it, we wake up with the feeling that our finances are floundering, unsure of what we should be doing to secure our own future.

 With the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and two other regional banks, many wonder, is my bank safe?

What exactly caused Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, and what does this mean for my bank and the economy?

Cash is an essential asset in every person's financial life. Cash pays our bills, protects us from unexpected expenses, or helps us sleep at night. In 2022, cash was one of the few asset classes that saw positive returns, and as interest rates continue to rise, proactively managing your cash can lead to greater returns.

Tomorrow is the Mid-term election and I was curious how the stock market might react.

As Women, how do we combat this fear?  How do we crawl out of the dark space of the unknown to feeling bright about our future?  Begin by taking these three steps:

Here are three defensive plays I recommend adding to your playbook…

I listened to a podcast the other day about women who had worked their way up the corporate ladder and were experiencing burnout with their corporate life. They weren't ready to retire, yet they had wisdom, energy, and philanthropic ambitions that needed an outlet. Enter the idea of A Third Act.

The comedian Joan Rivers, who died suddenly in 2014, told those close to her that she wanted her funeral to “be a big showbiz affair with lights, cameras, action. I want paparazzi and I want publicists making a scene! I want it to be Hollywood all the way. I don’t want some rabbi rambling on.”

Recently, a close friend of mine died suddenly. Sadly, he was unprepared for the unexpected and his affairs were not in good order. By that, I mean his will was not easy to locate, his financial papers were unorganized, and his last wishes were unclear. This sad and unexpected situation has forced me to ask myself, “Are my affairs in order? Does my family understand my last wishes?”

There has been a lot of bad news lately and I believe our economy is headed in the same direction. In light of this, I put together a checklist that gives you ideas for what you can do with your money during a recession or market downturn.

I LOVE listening to podcasts. They feel so personal, like the speaker is talking to just me. A few years ago, I started listening to podcasts during my runs. I found that I really enjoyed podcasts that taught me something new, challenged my thinking and habits, and stretched me to think big.

 Since writing about I Bonds last December, I want to give an update.  With inflation surging to 8.5%, (the largest 12-month increase since December of 1981), the Treasury has announced the new interest rate for I Bonds will be an annualized rate of 9.62%!  It is currently 7.12%.  which combines to a 12 month rate of 8.54%!

Ready to go on a shopping spree? You can buy a plot of land, some designer clothing, and to top if off, a diamond encrusted tiara- without ever leaving home; though you will have to leave reality.