Polonius to Laertes, his son, in Act 1, Scene III, of Hamlet: “This above all: to thine own self be true.” William Shakespeare According to the website Literary Devices, Polonius, addressing his son, believed that “a person can be harmless and good to others when he is financially sound. Therefore, he must be loyal to …
How will you know you are there if you don’t know where you are going? Good question! Have you ever gotten in your car with no idea where you were going? The last time I remember doing that was cruising in high school. We’d hang out a while at Mabe’s Pizza hoping the guys we …
What a wonderful evening with family and friends to launch How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women! There is a piece of each of you—your support, love, knowledge, and encouragement—in my book, whether you were able to attend or not. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ~Bev …
Has the pandemic made you anxious and afraid for your financial future? Some fears are more real than others. Some come from valid concerns—your past and family experiences—and some from sources that might not be so valid—the media and other influencers. What can you do about your fears? How can you squelch those uneasy feelings? …
It is exciting when a baby takes its first step! People gather around and mom or dad or grandpa or grandma records the event with a video. Even years later the viewing of that video brings smiles and sometimes tears. Your first foray into the financial world is not likely to be recorded or newsworthy, …
Beginning something new? Trying something you gave up on but want to try again? Not easy, is it? There is a lot to learn especially if you want to be good at it. Even if you just need to know the basics, there is still a learning curve. When I went through a divorce there …
As the 20th anniversary of one of the worst days for our country passes, I feel the need to talk about love and caring for each other. Those of you who were babies or in early grade school, will not remember the day. Some of you may not have been born yet. On the other …