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It’s True! You Can File Your Taxes For Free!

This is a sponsored post by TurboTax, however, all opinions are my own and I have been a TurboTax user since college! YES! It’s #W2sDay!  What does that mean? While most should have already received their W-2 from their employer, January 31st is the deadline for...

6 Smart Wealth Decisions That Tina Turner Made

While Tina Turner is most known for her exceptional music career, she has also demonstrated valuable financial lessons throughout her life journey. These are just a few money decisions that she made based on the events of her life.  Resilience in the Face of...

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It’s True! You Can File Your Taxes For Free!

It’s True! You Can File Your Taxes For Free!

This is a sponsored post by TurboTax, however, all opinions are my own and I have been a TurboTax user since college! YES! It’s #W2sDay!  What does that mean? While most should have already received their W-2 from their employer, January 31st is the deadline for...

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Mutuals & Motherhood: A Match Made in Heaven

Mutuals & Motherhood: A Match Made in Heaven

As a mom, I hear all the traditional questions new mothers get… What car seat or stroller do you prefer? What foods does your baby refuse to eat? You know, motherhood questions, centered around choices being made for the little ones our actions impact. Why are mutuals...

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The Truth Behind Stock Market Myths

The Truth Behind Stock Market Myths

I’ve been fascinated with the stock market from as young as I can remember. Every bit of knowledge, know-how and strategy about investing, financial literacy and the stock market I soaked up like a sponge.  My love of it took me to college and grad school, then to my...

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Don’t Lose It All: Managing Risk When Investing

Don’t Lose It All: Managing Risk When Investing

Risk is all around us.  Falling in love - risky.  Starting a business - risky.  Taking a step into a casino - yep, risky.  Our current culture acknowledges risk and encourages people to forge through despite it.  We all want our voices heard, we all want to quit...

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What’s My Net Worth?

What’s My Net Worth?

Have you ever Googled a celebrity’s net worth?  Like just browsing the internet, or watching Real Housewives and wondering, “How much money do those people have?”  I’ll admit I’m guilty of doing this occasionally, even though I know it is hilariously inaccurate. And,...

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How I’m Setting My Kids Up For Financial Success

How I’m Setting My Kids Up For Financial Success

As a mother and financial planner, I'm hyper-focused on ensuring that financial limitations don't hinder my kids from reaching for their dreams, whatever those may be. To make sure my kids are millionaires by the time they are ready to buy a car, go to college, start...

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Investing & Taxes: Everything You Need To Know

Investing & Taxes: Everything You Need To Know

Do you remember the feeling when you got your first paycheck?

The excitement that came from seeing your hard work pay off in the form of actual money.

The anticipation of ripping open the envelope, seeing all those numbers and deciding how you’ll spend your new fortune.

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