In talking with Carole Browe Segal for her profile, it was apparent why she has been so successful. She’s smart and she trusts her instincts. And she’s generous. Here’s her advice for women who are thinking about starting their own business: Pursue your dream – If you don’t believe in it, you won’t be able […]
If you’re worried you don’t have enough money to pay for your kid’s college education, Gail MarksJarvis can help. MarksJarvis, the personal finance columnist at the Chicago Tribune, estimates that you’d need to save about $900 a month beginning the year your child is born to be able to pay for 100% of his or […]
It may not be as romantic as a night on the town, but if you really want to divorce-proof your marriage, sit down with your spouse for a talk about finances. Who’s the CFO? Nothing can cause marital strife quite like disagreements about money. In most relationships, one person tends to handle the family finances. […]
Northfield mom Karen Tobey was sick of swim goggles getting tangled in her kids’ hair.
If you’re looking for a Magic 8 ball that reveals the trend for the U.S. economy, you might be hoping for a “Outlook Good.”
A job interview is daunting for any woman. But you greatly increase your chance of success when you know how to spotlight your skills.
If you’ve managed to stay gainfully employed through the recession, you may feel lucky just to have a job–which you are.
\The holidays are a non-stop flurry of shopping, cleaning, cooking and traveling. But somewhere between that first slice of pumpkin pie and that last glass of champagne, take some time this month to evaluate your household finances and set some (realistic and attainable) goals for 2011. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some […]
The holidays are supposed to be special, and spending money isn’t a sin. But you can avoid a lot of the craziness and the large price tag that comes with it. Remove the financial sting and make the season special again with these helpful hints. You can’t follow a budget if you don’t make one […]
Laura Schwartz worked her way from an unpaid intern to the White House Director of Events. How?
