Happy Thanksgiving!
Can you believe it's Thanksgiving already? I sure can't. Now is the time for sharing and reflecting on the many things and people we have to be thankful for. While I try to have an attitude of gratitude throughout the year. I'd like to take this moment to send you a...
Attention Ladies – Brand New Woman Conference
“It is easy to live for others, everybody does. I call on you to live for yourself.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson It's true. As mothers, wives, grandmothers, aunts and sisters we're always living for those around us. But isn't it time that we live for ourselves? After all,...
25 Inspiring Quotes to Keep You Moving…
It’s easy to get discouraged. Especially when there’s a lot of negativity in the air. And nothing's going your way. Sometimes you need a burst of inspiration to get re-energized. If that’s you, these 25 inspiring quotes will not disappoint. They could motivate you to...
Real Talk: The Money Shuffle Could Cost You More
I was a guest on WVON “The Talk of Chicago” last week. We discussed The Washington Post article, “More Americans opting out of banking system.” There are less Americans using banks after the Great Recession. And some listeners called in to voice their opinions. One...
The Truth About the Unbanked & Underbanked in America
A recent FDIC survey showed nearly 10 million U.S. households are unbanked. And 24 million are underbanked. It also revealed that most of these households use high cost alternatives like check cashers and payday lenders to manage money. Who are the unbanked and...
What Does the Fiscal Cliff Really Mean?
Time keeps ticking away. Moving us closer and closer to the fiscal cliff. So what’s the fiscal cliff everyone keeps talking about? According to the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, “Under current law, on January 1, 2013, there's going to be a massive fiscal...
Beware of Same as Cash, No Interest Deals…
You can have it now – furniture, tires, appliances and electronics. Buy it today and pay no interest for 48 months. It's the best no-interest loan out there. You'd be crazy not to take it. We’ve all seen ‘same as cash’ deals and no interest offers. They come in all...
Are You Being Robbed Right Before Your Eyes?
No one wants to get robbed. But it could happen to you anytime and any place. And the scariest thing about it is—you may not even know it. Who said you had to be robbed at gunpoint? They don’t have to have a ski mask on to rob you. Or even the intent to do it. You...
Don’t Quit – You Can Do It!
Sometimes life has a way of beating us up. Whether it’s the naysayers, hurdles or obstacles standing in your way. It’s important to remember these four words – you can do it! No matter how it looks or how you feel. As Winston Churchill said, “never, never, never,...
7 Ways to Save on Hotels and Rental Cars
August is just around the corner. And many of us are still planning our summer getaways and family vacations. Yep, we have the time off and the kids are out of school but _____________ (fill in the blank). Planning a trip can be a challenge. Especially when you have...
