Kathy Roeser is the Executive Director/Wealth Advisor of The Roeser Group, Morgan Stanley. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? Sit down with a blank piece of paper in front of you, and do a […]
Leslie North and Annette Findling are Certified Financial Planners at Stonebridge Wealth Advisors, LLC. Here’s their best advice to take control of your finances: What is the biggest money mistake you made and what did you learn from it? Leslie: A “money mistake” that affected my family is related to my father. He passed away […]
Renée Cooper is a financial consultant at Wintrust Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? You always need to pay yourself first, whatever money you make; before you spend it on anything else […]
Jean Chatzky is a financial journalist and author of “Money Rules,” “Money 911” and “Make Money, Not Excuses,” among other books. Chatzky is also the financial editor for the Today Show. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control […]
Shelley O’Connor is the head of field management at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What is the most important thing someone can do at 25 to create a secure financial future? At 35? At 45? At 55? At age 25, most people are just starting out […]
The College Board announced this spring that it is redesigning the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), with the changes to take effect in the spring of 2016. Students entering their sophomore year will be the first ones to take the SAT with the changes. Rising juniors and seniors are unaffected. Though the changes to the SAT […]
When it comes to green décor, it’s a motley mosaic of shades. Some products are a smidge green, while others are a much deeper hue. There is so much variation in environmental responsibility, and no universal standards, which makes it difficult to know what to look for. When hunting for eco-friendly finds, we tend to […]
After countless days basking in the sunshine, the end of summer is begrudgingly nigh. Kids are back in school, and, as they say, winter is coming. Say sayonara to summer with these Labor Day philanthropic events, and use your extra time off to celebrate and support your peers. 1. Cheer on the Chicago Women’s Half Marathon. […]
Shopping local? With the help of a new mobile app, your everyday purchases can benefit more than just your wardrobe (or stomach). WeeVu, which just launched in Chicago, is teaming up with local businesses and nonprofits to connect consumers with the causes they care about most, merging philanthropy with everyday spending. This free app allows […]
This fall, update your wardrobe with key pieces from some of Chicago’s latest and greatest boutiques. Each of these stores has either recently opened or been in business for less than a year. It’s worth a day trip (or two) to the city to check them out! Ad Hoc Ukranian Village’s newest boutique is also […]
