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December 02, 2014

Charitable Funds 411: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

‘Tis the season to give back (and do it smartly!) Another joyous holiday season is upon us, and it’s such a great time because of our natural desire to give and share. That’s why I want to discuss bigger and better ways to give back. We all have charities that are dear to our hearts,

November 02, 2014

Stilettos and Stocks: Another take on Asset Allocation

If you walked into my shoe closet, you will notice two things: I have a large collection and many different options. I’m sure if you are like me, you have sneakers for working out or running errands, sandals for those sweltering summer days, flats for chic-meets-comfortable style, boots for that unexpected Snowpocalypse and heels —

October 05, 2014

Protected: Success Story with Dr. Muriel Howard

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September 04, 2014

Are Mutual Funds for Fools?

Recently, I attended a women’s event at Motley Fool. It was an engaging opportunity to meet Megan McArdle, author of The Upside of Down, which inadvertently relates to the experience of investing. In order to become successful, you have to learn from your failures. You’ll probably make some poor choices along the way, but you

August 06, 2014

Finance Firms Partner to Offer Exclusive Investment Fund for Women

Great business partnerships are built on mutual respect for a shared vision. Harris and Harris Wealth and Pax Investments have announced a collaboration to offer the pioneering Pax Global Women’s Leadership Index Fund, the first and only mutual fund in the country focusing on investing in companies that are global leaders in advancing women professionally. “I

July 03, 2014

She’s Running for Office

Your finances could be your biggest barrier to running for office In 2008, Hillary Clinton told us there were “18 million cracks in the highest and hardest glass ceiling, filling us with the hope and sure knowledge that the path will be easier next time.” Six years later, it looks like her prediction is getting

June 04, 2014

5 Financial Strategies for High Power Women

Photographer, Tim Trumble, American Council on Education (Gretchen Bataille, Senior VP at ACE; Ruth Simmons, President of Brown University, and Diana Cordóva, Assistant VP at ACE) In my 20 years’ experience, I’ve encountered and met women who have been guilty of making the occasional money mishap. Even those of us who work in high-profile

May 12, 2014

Take the Feelings out of Your Finances

Has an embarrassing situation ever stopped you from moving forward financially? I’ve been listening to all the chatter about Monica Lewinsky and it’s inspired me to talk about how an emotional travesty can derail your finances. OK, maybe your situation wasn’t an affair with a head of state. But your experience may have been just

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