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Here’s What You Missed at Our #SavingsAndDebt Twitter Chat

by Jessica Jones May 14, 2013

Did you miss last week’s #SavingsAndDebt chat? We talked about building your savings while paying down debt, as well as how various situations affect your credit score in different ways. #SavingsAndDebt was co-hosted by Credit.com along with experts Teresa Dentino and Gerri Detweiler.   Teresa Dentino pioneered financial education for women thirty years ago when [...]

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How to Prepare for End of Life Finances

by Katharine Paljug May 10, 2013

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It can be hard to think of the end of your life when you’re in the middle of living it. No one ever expects to get fatally ill or end up in a car crash. But if the unthinkable happens, it will be devastating for those you leave behind. Not only are they grieving, but [...]

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How to Get Your Finances in Order

by Catherine Alford May 8, 2013

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Organizing and securing finances is probably one of the most challenging projects you can take on. However, it’s also one of the most important ones. If you’re struggling to keep your finances and financial plan in order, below are some ideas to help you whip them into shape. Get Your Financial Documents in Order You [...]

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GoGirl Finance Expert talks finances on the Chelsea Krost TV Show

by Erika Torres May 7, 2013

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One of our favorite GoGirl Finance experts, Manisha Thakor (founder and CEO of MoneyZen Wealth Management), was a guest on last week’s Chelsea Krost show  tackling the subject of student loan debt as well as other tips on budgeting and personal finance. The balance of federal student loans nationwide is $902 Billion and the average college student graduates with [...]

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What You Need to Know About Estate Planning

by Russ Thornton May 6, 2013

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For most women, estate planning ranks right up there with a root canal – it’s painful but necessary. If you truly want your loved one’s inheritance protected at the time of your death, you must take some time now to review what plans, if any, you currently have in place and what you want to [...]

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Tricks and Tips to Pay for Grad School

by Katharine Paljug April 22, 2013

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Grad schools that offer financial aid aren’t doing it to be nice and help you out.  Any university you might apply to wants to make itself look good, and they want to bring in students that will better the school’s image; offering financial aid is one way they attract desirable students. So getting an offer [...]

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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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Here’s What You Missed At Our #FinanciallyFit2013 Chat

by Sarah Chang January 8, 2013

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Did you miss this Monday’s #FinanciallyFit2013 Twitter Chat? Over the course of an hour we talked about financial resolutions and goals, what has kept us from achieving them in the past, and how to make them happen in 2013. #FinanciallyFit2013 was sponsored by Maestro Market. GoGirl Finance is partnering with Maestro Market to make it [...]

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Why Everyone Needs a Financial Advisor

by Nadene Salzman January 7, 2013

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This year, one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things was Microsoft’s Surface Tablet. In fact, she loved it so much she tweeted so from her iPad.  Though we may laugh at the irony, the Oprah Effect is real.  It’s highly likely Oprah’s endorsement will have a positive impact on Surface sales. Just look at her book [...]

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Join Us For Our #FinanciallyFit2013 Twitter Chat!

by Sarah Chang January 3, 2013

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2013 has arrived and the time has never been better to start thinking about your financial goals and plans. Are you hoping to get out of debt over the next 12 months? Save for a house or a car? Stick to a more defined budget? If you are one of the many people who are [...]

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