Family

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Prudential. In the last two months, the money conversations I’ve had with my husband have changed dramatically. I credit this mostly to our no-obligation meeting with our Prudential Financial Professional, Aiming Allen. You can read about how we prepared by bringing important …

I could feel a major change was coming as A.J.’s 8th birthday approached. Suddenly, everything I did in public was the focus of new scrutiny. My expressions and behavior were the focus of his attention. Not only did he focus on them, he was determined to change them. As his …

After Valentine’s Day and the Academy Awards back to back, I’ve been thinking a lot about films. I don’t go to the theater as I’d like and it’s usually for a kids’ movie screening like, “Annie.”  Every Oscar season I wish I’d seen more new films so I could have a strong …

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks and Prudential. The idea of meeting with a professional financial professional can be intimidating. You may think “I don’t have $1 million to invest” or “I don’t even have $1,000 to invest. What could they possibly do for me?” Those were some of …

Chances are you’re one of about half of American families with little to no money in a savings account.  A GOBankingRates 2017 survey shows 57% of Americans have less than $1,000 saved for emergencies. Far too many of us rely on a credit card or short-term loans when unexpected expenses …