The personal stories of the athletes are one of my favorite parts of watching the Olympics. I love hearing about their journey to get to London, their struggles and triumphs. I am also fascinated by the training the athletes commit to in order to make the Olympic team. Over and over in ... Read More »
5 Rules People Who Are Great with Money Know That Others Don’t
1. SPEND CONSCIOUSLY. A wise (and financially savvy) woman once told me: “The less you need the more you have.” Need is the most important word in that sage advice. It is easy to build a lifestyle with things that feel like needs. Problems arise when the things you spend money on become needs and ... Read More »
Skinny Pop’s Success: Lessons I Learned
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Skinny Pop co-founder Pam Netzky at a program at Metropolitan Capital Bank. She has an amazing entrepreneurial spirit and left the audience members inspired to grow their businesses. When I introduced Pam I said “She is a snack food rock star in my ... Read More »
Do You Have an Evil Twin?
Each of us has areas where we excel when it comes to dealing with money. Maybe you are great at spending below your means. Or, you are super charitable and use your money to make a difference for others. Or, perhaps savvy investing in your gift. No matter how successful and on-track to hit our ... Read More »
Olympic Gold Winners: What’s Their Secret?
What if you think you are doing all the right things but are missing the most important strategy for success? Maybe you are someone who uses the latest technology to follow your investments, you regularly balance your checkbook and you schedule an annual review of your financial situation. But ... Read More »