Women continue to rise to C-Level positions. However, the gap in literacy and wealth creation compared to their male counterpart remains wide. History, societal influences, familial upbringing, college majors, and career choices influence a women’s earning potential. They may not be consciously aware of these influences, but they exist in their behaviours. Personal introspection provides […]
Category: Money Talk + Financial Acumen
Money and Confidence: What Impacts Financial Outcomes for Women
Generally speaking, confidence levels in economic literacy are relatively low among menand women across the globe. The S&P Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center Survey showsthat regardless of income or social class, lower literacy rates exist in women than in men. (Hasler,Lusardi 2017 p.4). Women participate less in saving, investing and borrowing money because they don’t […]
Generations of Advancement
“She only knew to be strong, to be positive, and to always put her best foot forward. She never slouched” -Susan Tavella. In strength you release your doubt, for there is no room. You get up and move forward because you can. This month in particular, we shine a bright light on the women in […]
Rainbows in Retirement: The Pot of Gold on the Other Side of the Rainbow
Rainbows in Retirement: Is there room in your budget to increase your contribution? If you understand your cashflows, have cash reserves, the next “pot-of-gold” to examine is the contribution dollar amount to your retirement vehicle. A retirement plan allows you, the investor, to accumulate money to fund your retirement account, and enjoy these invested, and […]
About That Cash Stash
Cash reserves, or liquid money, represent a designated amount of funds, set aside for a specific upcoming purchase, or to meet unforeseen emergencies requiring a financial solution.
We Live in Five Seasons
“I can’t wait for my next unexpected tax bill!” said No One Ever.
It doesn’t have to feel this way. The Freckled Strawberry will equip you with the tools to approach your tax strategy with confidence through education, knowledge and preparation.
With some simple tax planning strategies, you can be prepared for Uncle Sam’s invoice every Tax Day on April 15th.
Cash flow, Your Budget in Review
May Your Cup Run Over The ole’ budget. Some cringe when discussing budgets. A successful lady lawyer client once told me she believed “the devil lived in her budget and plays tricks”. Many disclose they wish they had learned finance at a younger age, and wish they could remove the ‘anxiety’ from the budget conversation. […]
Clarity in Decision
On the Twelfth Day of My Great Resignation, my decision gave to me, clarity. When I decided to pivot away from my corporate career, and embrace this dream of cheerleading for my fellow lady bastions, career divas, and high performing rock stars, I recall the moment of decision with such clarity. It came easy and was […]
Create your State of Flow into Full Immersion
On the Eleventh Day of My Great Resignation, my decision gave to me, the state of flow. If you’ve never heard of the state of flow, allow me the opportunity to introduce you. In 1975, two positive psychologists, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jeanne Nakamura, defined it as a state of mind when a person becomes fully immersed and […]
What Motivates You?
On the Tenth Day of my Great Resignation, my decision gave to me, the opportunity to exist intrinsically. Intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something because it is personally rewarding. Extrinsic motivation involves doing something because you want to earn a reward or avoid punishment. Do you believe you are operating from an extrinsic place, […]