Investments

WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Before we get started on this month’s topic I’d like to ask… what is the last gift that you gave to yourself that made you feel special. If it takes you more then ten seconds to answer this I invite you to do something for...  Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) May/June 2012
What a fun journey to seek that right match to fit your needs, whether it be your first starter home of modest stature, or your last big McCastle for your burgeoning family. To help you make the journey the most fun, No. 1 on your list should be to...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) March 2012
Considering selling your home this year? Following are some ideas to help you not only achieve your goal, but to enhance your chances of receiving the best possible price in an extremely competitive market. THE GOOD NEWS is that real estate sales in...  Read More
Her Living (NE) April/May 2012
There couldn’t be a better time for first-time homebuyers,” said Mary Kay Young, licensed Realtor since 1994. Young is with Prudential Ambassador Real Estate with The Absolute Group, a six-person team who works together, each with their own niche of...  Read More
By Joana McDonnell As if a volatile stock market, record foreclosures, looming layoffs, escalating gas and food prices and experts’ predictions of continuing troubles aren’t bad enough, a recent study could result in a few more frown...  Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
The “American Dream”–a house, two cars, two children, a good job and good health–is pursued by many. Until perhaps ten years ago, a major portion of that dream–the house–was only attainable with a conventional...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) november 2011
  As budget-conscious Nerd Chicks, it was hard to get us on board the Smart Phone band wagon. "It’s going to cost me how much every month to have my email sent to my phone?!?" was a refrain heard often by our spouses, friends,...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) October 2010
  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) January 2008
Marketing strategist. Community arts promoter. Art museum manager. These are just some of the titles Jean Maginnis of South Portland has held over the years in a career that has spanned both business and the arts. Now Maginnis who directs the ...Marketing strategist. Community arts promoter. Art museum manager. These are just some of the titles Jean Maginnis of South Portland has held over the years in a career that has spanned both business and the arts. Now Maginnis who directs the Maine...  Read More
Tough realities require rethinking retirement By Scott Whytock Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock is a Certified Financial Planner_®. He is the director of advisory servi ...Tough realities require rethinking retirement By Scott Whytock Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock is a Certified Financial Planner_®. He is the director of advisory...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) October 2010
  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be abl ...  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) november 2011
  As budget-conscious Nerd Chicks, it was hard to get us on board the Smart Phone band wagon. "It’s going to cost me how much every month to have my email sent to my phone?!?" was a refrain heard often by our spouses, friends, c ...  As budget-conscious Nerd Chicks, it was hard to get us on board the Smart Phone band wagon. "It’s going to cost me how much every month to have my email sent to my phone?!?" was a refrain heard often by our spouses, friends,...  Read More
By Amy BraseIf there’s one thing that Rochester women do especially well, it’s collectively helping others and having a splendid time while doing it. On June 16, the Kahler Grand Hotel will be buzzing with hundreds of women as they share ...By Amy Brase If there’s one thing that Rochester women do especially well, it’s collectively helping others and having a splendid time while doing it. On June 16, the Kahler Grand Hotel will be buzzing with hundreds of women as they...  Read More
Stop sabotaging yourself with excuses  By Elisabeth Miller   It keeps some people up at night. It’s the ultimate motivation for others. And it’s necessary for us all. Money makes the world go ’round, and for women of all a ...Stop sabotaging yourself with excuses  By Elisabeth Miller   It keeps some people up at night. It’s the ultimate motivation for others. And it’s necessary for us all. Money makes the world go ’round, and for women of all...  Read More
By Scott WhytockEach issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock, a Certified Financial Planner TM, is the director of advisory services at Portland-based Aurora Financial Group, a Registe ...By Scott Whytock Each issue, this column will answer a frequently asked question regarding money and financial matters. Whytock, a Certified Financial Planner TM, is the director of advisory services at Portland-based Aurora Financial Group, a...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) November/December 2007
By Doug Charney Retirement planning is an important issue for everyone. Unfortunately, most people aren’t as prepared as they should be. According to Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, DC, 45 percent of all American worke ...By Doug Charney Retirement planning is an important issue for everyone. Unfortunately, most people aren’t as prepared as they should be. According to Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) in Washington, DC, 45 percent of all American...  Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
The “American Dream”–a house, two cars, two children, a good job and good health–is pursued by many. Until perhaps ten years ago, a major portion of that dream–the house–was only attainable with a conventional...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Before we get started on this month’s topic I’d like to ask… what is the last gift that you gave to yourself that made you feel special. If it takes you more then ten seconds to answer this I invite you to do something for...  Read More
Omaha Home Magazine (NE) May/June 2012
What a fun journey to seek that right match to fit your needs, whether it be your first starter home of modest stature, or your last big McCastle for your burgeoning family. To help you make the journey the most fun, No. 1 on your list should be to...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) March 2012
Considering selling your home this year? Following are some ideas to help you not only achieve your goal, but to enhance your chances of receiving the best possible price in an extremely competitive market. THE GOOD NEWS is that real estate sales in...  Read More
Her Living (NE) April/May 2012
There couldn’t be a better time for first-time homebuyers,” said Mary Kay Young, licensed Realtor since 1994. Young is with Prudential Ambassador Real Estate with The Absolute Group, a six-person team who works together, each with their own niche of...  Read More
By Joana McDonnell As if a volatile stock market, record foreclosures, looming layoffs, escalating gas and food prices and experts’ predictions of continuing troubles aren’t bad enough, a recent study could result in a few more frown...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) november 2011
  As budget-conscious Nerd Chicks, it was hard to get us on board the Smart Phone band wagon. "It’s going to cost me how much every month to have my email sent to my phone?!?" was a refrain heard often by our spouses, friends,...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) October 2010
  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be...  Read More