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What’s Your Next Step?

February 21, 2012 By camille 4 Comments

Sometimes the thought of creating a savings and investment plan to reach your financial goals can seem completely overwhelming. There are five steps to Make a Rich Life at Financial Woman. Your money is just like other areas in your life; the best way to create the outcome you want is to focus your energy on one step at a time. Victory from that one step propels you to take the next step as you see improvements in your financial health. Before you know it, you are making significant moves toward your financial goals. Think about the next step for you to take to have the life you really … [Read more...]

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Is Financial Woman Sexist?

January 16, 2012 By camille 10 Comments

Do you think that financial education websites for women should exist? I would love to hear an honest answer about your thoughts on this. Why am I asking this question when I am clearly invested in Financial Woman at this point? I recently presented my business model to a group of successful Austin business women. A couple of the women suggested that it was almost inappropriate to have a financial education site just for women, especially with “pretty things” on it. On the other hand, I have received wonderful feedback from so many of you about the colorful wealth art handouts I have … [Read more...]

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What is Cash Flow

October 12, 2011 By camille 2 Comments

What is Cash Flow? Cash flow simply refers to the amount of money coming into and out of your accounts each month. When more money flows out than in, your cash flow is negative. When more flows in that out, you have blissfully positive cash flow. In reality, cash flow ebbs and “flows” (no pun intended, seriously) throughout life for most individuals. The most common way to have money flowing in is from a salary, but sometimes during periods between jobs or during transition times, salaries can be lacking. This is one of several reasons it makes sense to establish multiple streams of … [Read more...]

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Ever Get Road Trip Aha’s?

October 3, 2011 By camille 1 Comment

The Financial Woman Savvy Smart Style Tip for this week is a lifestyle tip, and it’s absolutely free! Well, it does involve some gas for your car, which we all know is not cheap given the run up in the price of crude oil. But it’ almost free… Last week I was headed to the Round Top Antique market to do some Savvy Smart Style videos. It was one of those perfectly gorgeous days without a cloud in the crisp blue sky. I was taking in the tranquil beauty of the rolling hills among the vast open ranches and farm lands outside of Austin. Ideas for all areas of my life were surfacing … [Read more...]

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4 Smart Cash Flow Secrets

September 29, 2011 By camille Leave a Comment

Monitoring Cash Flow is Always Smart! Exactly what is cash flow? It's the flow of money into and out of your financial accounts each month. Even if you are fortunate to have periods when you have more income than you want to spend each month, it’s wise to calculate your monthly cash flow. This is a smart habit for several reasons. Accomplish Your Money Reasons Sooner First, you can challenge yourself to reach some of those money reason goals sooner than you thought possible. For example, if your goal is to donate a certain amount to a children’s shelter by the time you are 50 … [Read more...]

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Are You A Savvy Smart Spender?

September 28, 2011 By camille Leave a Comment

Financial Woman has an exciting new area focusing on creating more cash flow with savvy smart style. Increasingly, I am hearing from women that are concerned about their financial future, yet, they’re unsure what steps to take on a daily basis to start growing their money. Step 1 is increasing cash flow… As you’ve no doubt previously read at Financial Woman, cash flow is queen! One side of this equation is increasing income, of course, and the other side is smarter spending. As you probably know, focusing on both sides helps you reach your financial goals faster. Today, I am … [Read more...]

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Saturday’s Smart and Savvy Spending Tip

September 17, 2011 By camille Leave a Comment

Instead of brunch out, create this quick and fun meal at home. Besides, isn't it fun to have breakfast in your jammies? Or even breakfast in bed?? Now that feels rich! Huevos Rancheros 2 Servings - Easily doubled or tripled. Smart Tip: Use a pancake griddle to cook 10 eggs at once. 4 eggs 2 tortillas (I use organic corn since I don't eat wheat; hubby likes flour; kids love crispy, but don't heat the crispy!) Grapeseed oil or butter Salsa- I like Whole Foods 365 brand-Medium spice level~ Cilantro - optional Avocado Garnish- optional Cook eggs over easy, or to your liking. Put … [Read more...]

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Don’t You Love That Vacation Clarity?

April 4, 2011 By camille Leave a Comment

Have you ever noticed how your mind gets uncluttered while you are on vacation, then on the flight home you can’t write fast enough as new and inspiring ideas pour out of your mind? Recently, I was on the flight back to Austin after an energizing ski trip in Park City; I spent half an hour mapping out a plan that would create a significant improvement in my financial life. I’m now on the verge of a large empty nest and two sons in college, so it definitely feels like a time of transition in so many ways, including my personal finances. This plan had come to me briefly in passing moments … [Read more...]

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What Is Cash Flow?

January 12, 2011 By camille Leave a Comment

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Anne McKevitt’s Language Of Money Course

August 2, 2010 By camille Leave a Comment

This week I’m finishing up The Language of Money course personally taught by Anne McKevitt. Anne is an incredible self-made woman who has overcome enormous obstacles to get to where she is today. Just to give you an idea of what I mean when I say incredible, Anne is a member of President Bill Clinton’s Clinton Global Initiative, and she sits on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard, only to name two from a very large list of accomplishments. Past clients include Queen Noor of Jordan, Sir Elton John, Queen of Spain, Emma Thompson, and Sophia Loren. Okay, now I have your attention. … [Read more...]

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