There has been a lot of talk about balance over the years. Is it truly attainable or simply a myth? The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions which were placed upon us, forced us to slow down and assess how we have been living our lives. Do we want to resume our busy lives and overly scheduled calendars, or do we want… Read More
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Don’t Take a Back Seat Regarding Your Family’s Finances
Ladies, we are taking our seat at the table, “leaning in” to our jobs, making money and juggling career and family. Yet many of us are still handing over the responsibility of managing the family’s finances to our husbands. Deep down, we know that it is critically important for us to be informed and involved in our family’s budget and… Read More
Married to an Addict – How to Protect Your Finances from Addiction
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. This insidious disease grabs ahold of the unsuspecting, brightest, strongest and most caring individuals. As you watch your loved one succumb to addiction, you try to wrap your arms around “why” and “how” this could have happened. You plead, fight, scream and cry enough to wake up a whole neighborhood. However, you are simply hoping that you… Read More
Divorce Advice and Support for Women
Going through a divorce can be complicated, emotionally challenging and expensive. You may or may not have wanted this divorce. Either way, ladies, it’s time to take the reins and get in control of your situation. In the divorce process, you can’t afford to make a mistake. Build Your Divorce Team You must fill your bench with a team of professionals… Read More
Challenging Typical Domestic Roles
Women have made great strides in the workplace. Women have empowered themselves with education. They are raising their hands for opportunities, demanding salary increases, and supporting one another in the universal goals of professional advancement and further economic achievement. These fierce females have learned the importance of being authentic, standing confidently in their fabulous shoes, the power behind networking and… Read More
Battle of the Sexes: The View on Money
We have been taught that men and women think, communicate and process information differently. Psychiatrists, psychologists and scientists have all proposed theories and findings to illustrate that our brains are simply wired differently. To support this bold statement, a host of examples have been provided for us to ponder– some amusing, some relatable and others completely mind-boggling. When it comes… Read More
Are You on Track to Meet Your Financial Goals?
What do you see when you think of the next 10, 20, 30+ years of your life? Perhaps you’re looking to retire close to a white beach, maybe you’d like to take your family on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to the Serengeti, or you’d like to pay for your child’s wedding. Have you considered how you will reach these goals? Perhaps… Read More
A Business Woman’s Worth: Strategies for Speaking Up and Getting a Raise
Making money is a topic that is near and dear to me. After all, I am in the wealth management business. It is my job to make my clients money. It is also my job to offer concrete advice and solutions to help clients increase their net worth. If you make more money each year, you will have more money… Read More
Financial Considerations for Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s
With an authentic style, unwavering commitment and passion to a career and family, women are “Leaning In”, asking for raises, taking advantage of flex time, letting go of guilt and just making it all work. The lines of work-life-balance are blurry. We are redefining how we work and what we demand for ourselves professionally. Women are reaching new levels of… Read More
Don’t Let Finances Get in the Way of your Happily Ever After
Guest Author: Wendy Meadows Howanski, Meadows & Erdman, LLC 401 Washington Avenue, Suite 802 Towson, Maryland 21204 (O) (410) 296-3630, Ext. 112 The saying is true, marriage is HARD. It is hard work, there are hard times, and often, your spouse has a hard-head (as may you)! However, in a good and strong marriage, the benefits far outweigh the… Read More