Manisha's Money Musings
Blog URL http://www.ManishaThakor.com/blog
Tags Personal Finance, Women and Money, Money Management, Financial Expert, Financial Advice, Financial Adviser, Financial Advisor, Money
This blog is devoted to discussing the "Facts & Feelings" surrounding money. Posts will range from a discussion of how current events or recently released economic statistics might affect YOUR life and responses to reader questions.
Latest Blog Posts
- Celebrity Money Meltdowns on Nov 5, 2009 in News You Can Use bankruptcy Budgeting debt Saving spending taxes
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans – and that includes celebrities. Lately there have been several high profile individuals from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and the arts who have seen their financial woes...
- 5 Ways the Credit Card Act of 2009 will Affect You on Oct 13, 2009 in News You Can Use Budgeting credit cards debt personal finance
In these recessionary times, millions of Americans have found themselves drowning in one of the most expensive types of debt out there – credit card debt. Thanks to the Credit Card Act of 2009, however, relief is on its way. Come February 22, 2...
- What’s Your Money Personality? on Oct 4, 2009 in Shocking Statistics Budgeting financial behavior financial psychology personal finance Saving
If there’s one thing we’ve all learned the hard way over the past two years, it’s the degree to which money affects every one of us on a daily basis. I recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Kathleen Gurney, Ph.D., the CEO of Fin...
- 5 Items Will Consume >50% of Your Lifetime Income on Sep 13, 2009 in
In these recessionary times, financial tips are flowing fast and furious about how to save money and stick to a budget. Facing a sea of information many people are asking, “Where do I start?” For most of us, five areas of spending will...
- Are You On Financial Track? on Aug 24, 2009 in Budgeting financial planning Investing personal finance Saving
It appears (knock on wood) this brutal recession may finally be coming to an end. As we let out a collective sigh of relief, many people are starting to poke their heads up and ask, “Am I on Financial Track?” Here are some rough rules...
- Forget Mad Men, It’s Time for Mad Women on Aug 14, 2009 in Shocking Statistics financial independence pay inequality personal finance
American society is systematically encouraging women to give up financial control. Now that I have your attention, let me share the evidence… Exhibit A: The Princess Problem – you are what you get USA Today Contributor Laura Vanderkam r...
- The New American Consumer: Traumatized or Tamed? on Aug 8, 2009 in consumer behavior consumer spending economic recovery economy gdp growth recession
While reading a recent Washington Times article I was struck by this quote: “Americans were more traumatized by this recession than any in the past 80 years,” said Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist at the Economic Outlook Group. ...
