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GGF kicks off S.H.E Summit Weekend !

by Guest June 12, 2013

Video from GoGirl Finance’s Event for S.H.E Summit Week- “Breaking The Taboo around Women, Men & Money” : A dialogue about the changing nature of money, power, and relationships. (Manisha Thakor speaks after being introduced by GGF Founder Caryn Effron.)

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How to Pay Your Student Loans with Everyday Spending

by Guest May 22, 2013

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If you’re like many college-educated women in their late twenties and thirties, you probably still have student loan debt to pay down. According to a recent Forbes article, student debt is only increasing, with the latest numbers showing that the average student graduates with $27,000 in student loans. That student loan debt may be having [...]

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Invest with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Investors

by Guest May 13, 2013

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One of the biggest misconceptions people have about investing is that they have to know everything about the market before they begin. Truthfully, I can see where that feeling comes from. Investing terminology is not user-friendly, and the sheer number of accounts, investment types, and philosophies can be overwhelming. Don’t let analysis paralysis stop you [...]

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Talking to Kids About Money: Real Parents Dish

by Guest April 15, 2013

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Check out what our friends at LearnVest are saying about talking to kids about money. Television. School. Osmosis. These are just a few of the ways that many parents would prefer that their children learn about finances—as long as they don’t have to bring up the sticky subject themselves. In fact, according to a study conducted by [...]

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The Yahoo! Debate: Working from Home is the Way Forward

by Guest April 13, 2013

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When Web giant Yahoo! sent out a memo to all employees banning them from working from home as part of a new policy, a few eyebrows were raised. It wasn’t just remote working employees themselves that were irked by this; other big names in the business were quick to voice their surprise. Notably, Richard Branson, owner of Virgin, said [...]

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10 Creative Places to Find a Job

by Guest February 1, 2013

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This article comes to you from our friends at LearnVest. When job hunting is your full-time job, you’ve got to do everything in your power to get an interview. That means using your open-ended days to exhaust all of your resources. Get out of your job-hunting rut and find more opportunities by tapping into these [...]

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Understand the FAFSA: Improve Your Child’s Chance of Getting Financial Aid for College

by Guest January 30, 2013

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Today’s post comes from the Aristotle Foundation and gives tips on how to understand the FAFSA and improve your child’s change of getting financial aid for college. You can improve your child’s chance of getting financial aid for college by understanding the Expected Family Contribution. The Expected Family Contribution, or EFC, is a number that [...]

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10 Things Moms Can Do to Help Their Finances

by Guest January 14, 2013

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This post comes from our friends at LearnVest. The new year is a time to conquer any traces of “put-off-ability” because the longer you put things off, the more you’ll continue to put them off. Admittedly, some of the tasks that get pushed back the longest are the ones that can help your financial life. [...]

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Personal Finance and New Year’s Resolutions: How to Achieve Financial Goals

by Guest December 26, 2012

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One of the top New Year’s resolutions is how to achieve your financial goals. Perhaps this is the year you decide to get out of debt, go back to school, stick to a budget, or save up for that dream vacation. Many New Year’s resolutions revolve around personal finances. With 2013 right around the corner, [...]

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Fashion on a Budget: What to Wear to a Holiday Party

by Guest December 14, 2012

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Who doesn’t want high-quality fashion on a budget? Looking for some budget-friendly ideas for a stylish holiday? With the seasonal parties just around the corner, GoGirl Finance has some tips for your holiday fashion on a budget. Don’t know what to wear to your office party or a friend’s cocktail soiree? It’s tempting to throw [...]

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