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Talking To Your Parents About Their Financial Future: Part I

by Jacoba Urist January 25, 2012

Woman and Mother

I’m in my mid-thirties and I still cringe when I think back to my mother sitting me down for “the talk” before I left for an eight-week summer teen tour across Israel. Thankfully, I’ve blocked most of it out, but I’m pretty sure there was something about using protection and her only being a collect [...]

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This Year? Plan for a Better Life…Financially

by Kat McCue January 24, 2012

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The new year is a time to take stock in what we have achieved as well as what’s left to do—or, as we at GoGirl like to put it, it’s a time for betterment. We feel strongly that everyone, no matter the age, gender, or lifestyle, is for the better by having a solid financial [...]

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Advice from a Mom: The Best Ways to Save Money and Time

by Brooke Effron January 16, 2012

Saving Time and Money Online

As a working mom of two living in NYC, I constantly feel that I am struggling to organize the kids’ activities, the household needs, and my own life. The Internet has been a real help in this endeavor, saving me money and time. Here are some personal tips that I would like to share with [...]

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It’s Sexy To Be Beautiful and Money Saavy: GoGirl Event

by Sarah Chang January 13, 2012

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Earlier this week, we gathered together some of GoGirl’s favorite bloggers and friends at the fabulous Warren-Tricomi salon on Madison Avenue for an evening of beauty, networking, and financial health. Guests were treated to complimentary manicures and blowouts while mingling over refreshments (provided by Kelly White Burrows) in anticipation of a presentation by personal finance [...]

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Chip Away At Your Debt in 2012, Part 2: Who Should I Pay First?

by Stephanie Christensen January 4, 2012

What Debt Should I Pay First?

You probably know that you’ll need to make more than minimum payments if you have any hope of getting out of debt. But when you have a pile of credit card statements—where do you even begin? How is it possible to determine what debt to pay off first? Identify what debt costs you the most [...]

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Last Minute Financial Gifts That Keep Giving

by Sarah Dickerson December 19, 2011

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Anyone with children knows what an unconditional joy it is to be a parent–but also what an expense it can be! The amount of financial support that children need over the course of their development can seem overwhelming along the way, so here are some great, last minute gift ideas that will help alleviate the [...]

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The Quiet Wisdom of Saving

by Guest December 5, 2011

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This is a guest post from personal finance expert & author, Manisha Thakor. A Harvard MBA and CFA, Manisha teaches, writes, and speaks about “MoneyZen.”  MoneyZen is a joy-based approach to personal finance, integrating practical advice with spiritual wisdom to help us create unconditional financial peace of mind. “Where is the Life we have lost [...]

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Estate Planning Part II: Trusts Aren’t Just For Rich Kids

by Jacoba Urist November 14, 2011

children and money

Of all the topics I’ve covered in my research and all the new parents I’ve interviewed, the words “trust” and “fund” seem to create the most confusion. So many parents will ask “What is a trust fund?“. They assume that you have to be one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to even consider [...]

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Where to Get Stuff for Free

by Sarah Chang November 9, 2011

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You may have heard the saying “nothing in life is free”. And if you’ve had experience with “free” stuff that actually come with a catch, you may believe it. But that’s not always the case. There are legitimately free (good quality) items out there – you just need to know where to look. Here’s a [...]

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Save for the Holidays in Six Weeks

by Sarah Chang November 7, 2011

Gifts

We’ve barely even had a chance to blink since Halloween, but the holiday shopping season is already in full force, so we must learn how to save for holidays in 2011 now if we want to spoil our family members.. The expectation to shop-til-you-drop is inescapable; it’s everywhere–television, the radio, and online. So how can [...]

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