Money Mastery: Smart Financial Strategies Tailored for Women in 2024
The unfortunate reality is that many women find themselves at a financial disadvantage as compared to men. We typically make less money, take time off work to care for children, …
It’s that time of year again. Just a few short days away, April kicks off National Financial Literacy Month. It has been seven years since the U.S. Senate passed a resolution recognizing the month, and we’ve made some progress, yet that are still gaping holes in the financial literacy standards across America. The first step of change begins with you. And to take that first step, you need to get organized! It’s time to sit down, figure out your financial goals and begin tackling them. That means organizing all those receipts, determining your debt percentage, knowing your expenses and cash flow and lastly clearly all the clutter. The first step to change is being organized enough to move forward without creating a bigger mess! Throughout the month there are many great organizations that are holding contests and educational events. Have your kids check out the 2011 National Be Money-Wise Financial Literacy Poster contest at: http://www.moneywisepostercontest.org/. Financial Literacy Month also has 30 tips, one for each day that are a great resource: http://www.financialliteracymonth.com/. Also, be sure and check out my own 30 Tips to Ensure Your Financial Fitness on my blog: http://www.slechter.com/30-tips-to-ensure-your-financial-fitness. There are lots of great resources out there and educational material such as on http://www.thrivetimegame.com/.The first step comes with you and getting organized. Shape up those finances and get ready to help others as well. This is the month you NEED to start. Getting control of your finances and helping promote financial literacy can be scary and challenging – and that’s exactly why it needs to be done. Don’t be afraid, the reward is always worth it.
The unfortunate reality is that many women find themselves at a financial disadvantage as compared to men. We typically make less money, take time off work to care for children, …
Transitioning from school into the work-world comes with many new areas of life to traverse, and one of them is paying off student loan debt. For some, this can seem …
When you are dealing with a traumatic, unexpected or very difficult time in your life, the last thing you want to be worried about is your ability to cope financially …