By: Kara Stevens
I’ve been with my current financial advisor, James, for close to 15 years. In a recent conversation, he shared his first impression of me, which, surprisingly, wasn’t complimentary at all. He said that after I entered his office to discuss retirement, he thought he’d never see me again. In his experience, potential clients would show
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By: Kara Stevens
Getting your college degree is one of the primary things that will shape your future, and your earning potential when you go into the world of work. Not only this, but it will also enable you to foster the values of independence and time-keeping, and it will also help you to adapt to a multitude
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By: Kara Stevens
Earlier this year, I conducted an experiment of sorts. As a person that struggled with over-saving and money-hoarding, I wanted to test a theory that I had been mulling over. I wanted to see if I could overcome my tendency to obsess over every penny spent if I just threw caution to the wind and
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By: Kara Stevens
Last year, I was invited to a local television show to speak about the importance of “spring cleaning” your finances. While I was there, I met a businesswoman who was invited to share her expertise on the power of organizing your home and decluttering. We chatted about our respective businesses while we waited to be
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By: Kara Stevens
[This post contains affiliate links.] If you know anything about me, you know that I loooooove to read, and love a good self-help book (I mean, I’ve published more than one!) So I’ve compiled a list of my favorites for anyone who is looking for a good read. Take a look and see if there’s
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By: Kara Stevens
In these uncertain times, it can be uncomfortable to consider the disasters that might still be looming but have not yet struck. Earthquakes, for one, are a fact of life for people living in California and other states where fault lines converge. They strike without warning, can occur at any time, and can leave behind
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By: Kara Stevens
The key to success is in our habits and not what is already in our pockets. So many people spend a lot of time thinking over what they can do to make money, or spend time grinding away at jobs they hate just to put food on the table. Working is a necessity, but life
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By: Kara Stevens
I have a secret to reveal. It’s taken a while, but I’m no longer ashamed to share this about myself. I used to hate the way my voice sounds on podcasts- sometimes I still do- because I think it sounds funny! Like a 5-year old prodigy when I’m damn near 40 lol. But I’ve gotta get
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By: Kara Stevens
Since time immemorial, the scales have been tipped against women’s favor — from workplace discrimination and constant condescension from colleagues, to nonsensical dress codes and casual harassment. While women have started to put their feet down and rewrite the patriarchal protocols of history, there remains one more gap that needs to be addressed. The unspoken
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By: Kara Stevens
Borrowing to pay for college, a down payment on a home, or even a car is a financial given for Americans striving to reach their long-term goals. These loans are as common as Sunday brunches and binge watching Netflix. And with the rising popularity of personal loans, it’s clear that they, too, are becoming a
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