Investments

Most working Americans have only one source of steady income before they retire: their jobs. When you retire, however, your income will likely come from a number of sources, such as retirement accounts, social security benefi ts, pensions, and part-...  Read More
Lioness Magazine (MA) December 2012
  Whether or not you believe that the United States is heading for financial disaster shouldn't prevent you from preparing to survive financially, according to noted financial expert Michelle Perry Higgins.   "Most...  Read More
It probably feels like yesterday that you dropped your child off at college for his or her freshman year. Saying goodbye in a dorm room, surrounded by new bedding, electronics, and all the food that could fit in the mini-fridge, you may have shed...  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, 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
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
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
Transitions News Magazine (SC) October 2007
No, please don’t turn the page. This is important for you to know and to act on. As I sat in church one afternoon at one of the many funerals I attended last month, I realized how fortunate I was that I had already made my wishes known to my ...No, please don’t turn the page. This is important for you to know and to act on. As I sat in church one afternoon at one of the many funerals I attended last month, I realized how fortunate I was that I had already made my wishes known to...  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
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 mort ...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
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 ...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
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
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
Lioness Magazine (MA) December 2012
  Whether or not you believe that the United States is heading for financial disaster shouldn't prevent you from preparing to survive financially, according to noted financial expert Michelle Perry Higgins.   "Most...  Read More
It probably feels like yesterday that you dropped your child off at college for his or her freshman year. Saying goodbye in a dorm room, surrounded by new bedding, electronics, and all the food that could fit in the mini-fridge, you may have shed...  Read More
Vive Magazine (FL) Summer 2007
By Judy Martel Women lag behind men in their efforts to save for retirement, putting them at risk for a perpetual game of tag with their golden years of financial independence. Since women live longer than men, their money will need to last longer,...  Read More
Transitions News Magazine (SC) October 2007
No, please don’t turn the page. This is important for you to know and to act on. As I sat in church one afternoon at one of the many funerals I attended last month, I realized how fortunate I was that I had already made my wishes known to...  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