In part 3 of my series on negotiation and retirement savings, Elizabeth Suárez and I discuss setting up the necessary goals to help ensure you receive a raise in the upcoming year. If you missed part 1 and 2 of my conversation with the national speaker, coach, and the author of “The Art of Getting Everything” […]
Last month, I discussed how fear of negotiation hurts women’s retirement savings. I spoke with Elizabeth Suárez, a national speaker, coach, and the author of “The Art of Getting Everything” about negotiating a salary offer: https://tinyurl.com/yxjr4tyl. This month she and I cover what options women have when they are denied a salary increase request during negotiation. […]
The common financial wisdom making the rounds these days is that we all need to be saving more money and spending less. While this is true, forgoing the latte isn’t going to move the needle very much on your retirement goals. What never seems to be mentioned is how making more money can have a […]
Most of my clients are Gen X women, and I can say that without a doubt, many of them are terrified. They are afraid that they don’t have enough money saved, scared that they’ll run out of money when they are old, and they are nervous that they are investing all wrong. These are not […]
As our lives evolve so must our wealth management strategy. Each decade poses new opportunities as well as challenges. What to focus on with each decade of your life: 20s - Every penny counts, get in the habit of saving every month no matter how small 30s - Max out your retirement accounts, sacrifices today […]
A financial advisor! According to a recent study, 87% of Gen Xers would use a financial advisor if they found the right one.(1) So what’s keeping you from finding the right advisor? Is it cost? Despite what TV and movies show, financial advice is not just for rich people. There are options for all income and […]
Despite all of the gains women are seeing in politics and social capital, women’s confidence in financial matters is actually decreasing, according to a new study by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America. More than half (57%) say they wish they were more confident in their financial decision-making. Confidence in financial matters doesn’t need […]
For anyone who has dealt with an aging parent or grandparent the concept of long term care is likely a familiar one. Those unfortunate enough to suffer from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive illness can end up requiring nursing care that can reach and exceed $80,000 per-year depending on the quality of care. With modern medicine […]
Data breaches, once a fairly rare occurrence, have become more frequent as hackers become more skilled in their ability to extract personal data from popular social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. And while we commonly hear about breaches from these large, global organizations, it’s important to remember that small businesses are just as […]
