Over the last month, I had a number of bills to pay, some were related to my personal life and others were related to The Frugal Feminista . I realized that despite having the money to pay the bills, I felt a sense of tension in my belly when they came. I felt a sense
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One of the most annoying money wasters is ATM fees. According to a Bankrate Checking Survey, ATM surcharges hit “a new highs for the 10th consecutive year.” The average ATM surcharge — the fee for using a bank’s ATM when you’re not a checking account holder at that bank — jumped 6.5 percent to $2.77.
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One of the great things about working as a personal finance coach is that I get to help women enjoy breakthroughs as it relates to their relationship with money. Recently, I was working with Susan, a client who was accustomed to relieving stress through shopping and eating. She recently had a breakdown and resorted to
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Ask the average Black woman what she loves doing with her friends and you will get answers like, “going out for drinks,” “travelling,” and “going shopping.” The older we get, though, the more complicated and complex our financial realities become— student loans, mortgages, auto loans, and credit card debt. On top of that, Black women
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Ella Rucker, entrepreneur coach and co-producer of #MentorMonday with Paul C. Brunson hosted a Marketing Mastermind last week to give entrepreneurs strategies and tips for promoting their respective brands. My cousin was visiting from London and I felt responsible for ensuring that she had a good time and, though Americans and Brits speak English, nothing
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Trying to spruce up your home on a budget? Despite the common misconception that an eco-friendly and exquisite living space is costly, there are a few ways you can make your living space green and still not break the bank. We partnered with GoHaus for the final part of our 4 part series on interior
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There’s something really wonderful and empowering about being your own woman in all ways. I’m talking about having your stuff together from the inside and out: your career is on the move, you’re handling your finances like a champ, and you’re attention to your personal appearance is impeccable. For some brown girl millennials, this is
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Here in the Northeast of the U.S. fall fully here! The air is crisp and the leaves are changing into beautiful colors. Though this happens every year it is still a process of transitioning into a new phase. Whether you’re transitioning in a new school year, work assignment, or life phase transitions can be challenging
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viable marketing plan so your ideal client will know about you and your products and services and vice versa. Christine St.Vil and Julian Kiganda, sisters and co-authors of Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12-Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want to Be and owners of Moms N’ Charge and Bold & Fearless, respectively have
Read MoreYes. That title is 100% true and 100% not clickbait. But before we get into the story, I have to provide some context. The context When my husband and I decided to get married, we both knew that we didn’t want anything over-the-top for our wedding. Three reasons. Reason One: Laziness. I don’t like
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