From Manisha Thakor
February 9, 2010 at 2:55 am
Ahhh, it’s February – the month of romance. While thoughts of love are in the air, down here on the ground the financially savvy person might want to give some solid ... (
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January 25, 2010 at 12:52 am
This is an interview with the Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Marianna Olszewski… super inspiring money expert, life coach, and author of the newly released book ... (
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January 11, 2010 at 10:00 am
This is the second of two guest posts from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), a non-profit dedicated to improving the financial literacy of all Americans. ... (
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January 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Are you looking to get on top of your finances in 2010? Do you wish you had a simple go-to resource for unbiased financial information as you work to better manage your money? ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
November 29, 2009 at 10:22 pm
This is a guest post by Francine Jay, author of “Frugillionaire: 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune.” Francine also offers money-saving tips and advice ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
November 4, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans – and that includes celebrities. Lately there have been several high profile individuals from the worlds ... (
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October 12, 2009 at 11:17 pm
In these recessionary times, millions of Americans have found themselves drowning in one of the most expensive types of debt out there – credit card debt. Thanks to the Credit ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
October 3, 2009 at 8:06 pm
If there’s one thing we’ve all learned the hard way over the past two years, it’s the degree to which money affects every one of us on a daily basis. I recently ... (
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September 13, 2009 at 12:30 am
In these recessionary times, financial tips are flowing fast and furious about how to save money and stick to a budget. Facing a sea of information many people are asking, “Where ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
August 24, 2009 at 8:40 pm
It appears (knock on wood) this brutal recession may finally be coming to an end. As we let out a collective sigh of relief, many people are starting to poke their heads up and ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
August 14, 2009 at 8:18 pm
American society is systematically encouraging women to give up financial control.
Now that I have your attention, let me share the evidence…
Exhibit A: The Princess Problem ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
August 8, 2009 at 4:02 pm
While reading a recent Washington Times article I was struck by this quote:
“Americans were more traumatized by this recession than any in the past 80 years,” said ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
July 26, 2009 at 6:35 pm
This weekend I stumbled across an absolutely delightful blog post from author Francine Jay entitled: “10 Signs You’re Not As Rich As You Could Be.” (Potentially ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
July 22, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Who is better with money – men or women?
A recent study by employee benefits company Financial Finesse appears to indicate the answer is… Men. As a self-proclaimed ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
July 16, 2009 at 4:12 pm
In response to my recent “Spending Hiatus” post, a dear friend with an inquiring mind wanted to know:
“What happens to the US economy if the consumer stops spending?”
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From Manisha Thakor
July 13, 2009 at 12:56 am
The economic headlines these days are far from uplifting:
The unemployment rate is currently 9.5%. That’s a 26-year high, and will likely continue to rise.
An average ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
July 6, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Is Sarah Palin laughing all the way to the bank? Perhaps.
And if so, feminists of all political persuasions should high-five themselves.
I don’t say this lightly. When ... (
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From Manisha Thakor
July 5, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Michael Jackson’s memorial service will be held on Tuesday in Los Angeles. At last count over 1.6 million people had entered the lottery for a chance at one of the 8,750 ... (
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