2012 has started with a bang. Everyone is focused on changing or improving some aspect of their life. Making Financial Resolutions are usually in the top 3 of all resolutions. Here at Smart Money Chicks consider ourselves pretty lucky to know some pretty cool and knowledgeable Personal Finance, Small Business and Career Experts. We asked […]
13 Scary Statistics about Women and Money
I am often asked why I have a special site/group/event just for women dealing with money. Here are 13 reasons why: 1. According to the average life expectancy for women is 81 years, compared to 73 years for men. (The Social Security Administration) 2. The average age of widowhood is 55 years old. […]
Use A Daily Planner to Overcome Budgeting Difficulties
As busy women, it is essential to stay organized – especially in the personal finance department. One tool that will help you stay on top of your money is to develop a budgeting system to prevent overspending and keep financial obligations paid. One of the precursors to perfecting a personal budget is taking the […]
Halftime! It’s time to get your money back in the Game.
All around the country people are crossing their fingers and praying to the Football gods that we will have a Football Season. For some the best part of a professional sports game is Halftime, especially at the Super bowl and Allstar game. If you are the fan watching the game, Halftime is when you run […]
April is here:Financial Literacy Month
April is here, this is our favorite month of the year here at Smart Money Chicks. April is not only great because we start having sunny, breezy days but because it is National Financial Literacy Month. This month is even more important as our economy is slowing climbing its way out of the Great Recession, […]