Managing Money

THE Day is finally within sight. That is, the day you sell your business. It’s not here yet, but it’s getting closer and when you allow yourself to dream, you will wonder, “So how do I actually get paid?” Most of us dream of a big lump sum when the exit day…

You’ve worked so hard to build up this emergency fund! Knowing when to use it is just as important as knowing how to build it in the first place. Building emergency funds isn’t always fun, and for the most part, it’s not fast. In my experience…

This is the second in a series covering some of the words used to describe different aspects of the stock market. The characteristics of and differences between domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, and developed…

In many ways, networking was simpler before computers and the Internet. We met like-minded people face to face, and job hunting involved a personal exchange with a recruiter. Remember paper resumes? We joined interest groups and shared…

Last year, I asked the women in our community how they make money in retirement. Their answers were amazing and showed just how creative our generation has become when it comes to supplementing our income in the best years of our lives…

Are you a list maker? Or do you use them to help you move forward and stay organized? One of the most common To Dos on our “list” as we get older, whether it is written down or in our head, is the matter of taking action on the most procrastinated…

Women over 60 are no strangers to hard work. Most of us have worked all our lives, whether it’s at a full-time job or caring for children or for aging parents. But as we approach retirement age, many older women are starting to think about…

I’m often asked by business owners if they should use a business broker when selling their business. My standard answer is, “It depends.” Let’s look at what a business broker is and some of the pros and cons of using one…

Retirement marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For many women, this transition can be both exhilarating and daunting. While some relish the newfound freedom, others may find themselves at a crossroads, wondering what to do next.

When you hear someone talk about the stock market, do you understand the terms they use – domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, developed markets; small- mid- or large-cap stock; growth or value stock?