Women, Wisdom & Wealth

You know them when you meet them; people who are truly inspiring. I met Grace (not her real name) at what was possibly the worst time in her life. Her husband had just passed away, yet I sensed a certain ...

Today could be one of the best performing days in the stock market or it could be one of its worst days.

Congratulations to all graduates and their families, school is officially out for summer.

Do you remember Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau in “The Pink Panther” movie, when he asks a hotel clerk, “Does your dog bite?” The emphatic reply is, “No.” Next, Sellers leans over to pet the dog and says, “Nice doggie.” ...

While reviewing her father’s finances, a friend of mine only half jokingly said, “Hey Dad, you may want to think about going back to work.”

In these challenging economic times most of us know someone who has been directly impacted by the financial crisis, whether it’s by a decline in portfolio values or something much more serious like the loss of a job.

Move over municipal, corporate, and agency bonds; there’s a new gal in town. BABs isn’t my new lunch buddy or BFF shopping pal but rather an investment term that stands for “Build America Bonds.”

Here’s something that may or may not surprise you. Women are responsible for and control 80 percent of consumer purchases. I’m sure that won’t surprise too many of the men out there, but this factoid from The Trendsight Group did ...

It’s been said that physically we are what we eat and intellectually we are what we think.

Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, each of us grows and evolves throughout our lives. The economy is a dynamic system with a life of its own.

Last weekend we finally made the time to take out our motor home out and headed to our favorite ocean spot over on the east coast.

Times are tough all over. Even high maintenance sweethearts of the previously rich and famous are affected by economic conditions.

Predicting and timing the markets is a dangerous thing. Some investors in the heat of the moment, consciously or not, became market timers and chase stocks up or sell them down.

Living in paradise has its rewards. Because Southwest Florida in the winter is a vacation destination, unanimous vote dictated that the Guerin family’s annual reunion be held here last week.

During the last week of March each year our entire family gathers on Marco Island. When we’re all together I’m overwhelmed with gratitude that fills my personal happiness bank to the brim.