Receiving an inheritance can help make a difference in many of our lives; it may offer us an opportunity for a comfortable retirement, home purchase or a college education to name a few life changing possibilities. Inherited money has its own unique challenges and often evokes a wide range of emotions. Whether these feelings are [...]
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G is for Gifting Money to Your Children.
Helping our children is wonderful. Every parent wants to make their child’s journey through life easier and more secure. If you are fortunate enough to be in a financially solid position, gifting can be a perfect vehicle to help educate children about money, financial responsibility and family heritage. Communication is the key to educating them [...]
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F is for Overcoming Your Financial Fears.
Fear is an emotion we’ve all experienced. It is an emotion that is triggered in our brain to protect us when we feel a threat, whether it be real or imagined. It affects us physically, as well as emotionally and only we can limit the amount we experience. Are your fearful emotions triggered when [...]
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D is for De-clutter your home and help your finances.
Our culture has taught us that we need more and more belongings to live a comfortable life. The result is a large amount of clutter accompanied by a declining bank account. If all the clutter in your home is having a negative impact on your finances – You may wish to consider some positive reasons [...]
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B if for the The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance.
Thinking about the need and the costs of long-term care is enough to make anyone uncomfortable. But while it’s a difficult subject to talk about, it’s also a topic that often generates lots of questions and misunderstanding. Consider this: The average cost of nursing home care in the United States now exceeds $87,000 per [...]
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Z is for Zap away your Credit Card Debt
If you’re like many Americans, struggling to stay out of debt,the sooner you get started paying down your debt the sooner you can achieve your financial goals. Here are some simple steps to help you get rid of Credit Card Debt. Start by avoiding continued charges at all cost! If you can’t afford [...]
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Y is for Generation Y — The Millennials and their Future
Each generation seems to produce their own personality and style due to major events and trends during their life history. The Millennial’s, or Generation Y, has begun to create unique traits which include; self-expression, confidence, technological expertise, tattoo body parts and the aptitude to be open to change. This Generation is becoming the most educated [...]
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V is for Various Costs Cutting tips.
We all enjoy life’s luxuries, but can we really afford designer clothes, gourmet coffees and eating out on a regular basis? Do you find yourself struggling to stay on budget and save for your future? If you answered yes, then it’s time to take some measures and cut expenses. Here are some various ways to [...]
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T is for Technology and Parenting.
Parenting is one of the most challenging and yet rewarding undertakings in life. During the last two decades, the new era of technology has created many changes in our daily habits. More families have become increasingly submerged in the over-abundance of technology. Looking at a typical family on any given day, you may see a [...]
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R is for Raising Financially RESPONSIBLE Children.
Most parents will have the drug and the sex talks with their children, but what about the money talks? Statistics show that very few adults have been educated properly on how to manage their own money. This may be indicative of the enormous amount of personal debt our society is facing right now. Today’s [...]
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About Ann Zuraw
Ann Zuraw, the voice behind "Women, Money, and Divorce", is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Certified Financial Divorce Analyst (CDFA™) helping women achieve financial success!
