Posts for Manisha Thakor


Are You Dating a (Financial) Deadbeat?

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 ... (more)

Live It, Love It, Earn It: Marianna Olszewski

From Manisha Thakor
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 ... (more)

3 Common Credit Card Problems… and How to Deal with Them

From Manisha Thakor
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. ... (more)

Seven New Years Financial Resolutions for 2010

From Manisha Thakor
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? ... (more)

The Expense of Expectations

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 ... (more)

Celebrity Money Meltdowns (& what we can learn from them)

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 ... (more)

5 Ways the Credit Card Act of 2009 will Affect You

From Manisha Thakor
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 ... (more)

What’s Your Money Personality?

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 ... (more)

5 Items Will Consume >50% of Your Lifetime Income

From Manisha Thakor
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 ... (more)

Are You On Financial Track?

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 ... (more)

Forget Mad Men, It’s Time for Mad Women

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 ... (more)

The New American Consumer: Traumatized or Tamed?

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 ... (more)

You Might Have a Money Problem If…

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 ... (more)

Mars & Venus… Orbiting Their Wallets

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 ... (more)

Economic Detox

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?” Smart ... (more)

A Spending Hiatus

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 ... (more)

Sarah Palin: Take This Job And Shove It!

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 ... (more)

A Financial Thriller – Lessons from Michael Jackson’s Life

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 ... (more)