Galia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 18 years of experience in financial services, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street, and an MBA in Finance. She runs her own company, Down to Earth Finance, which offers personal financial education, and is completely independent! She has been quoted or made appearances in the TODAY SHOW, CNN, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, SELF, and many more. She is the author of the “My Money Matters” kit, which was featured in Newsweek and the TODAY SHOW. She is also a regular speaker at Freelancers Union, Barnard Athena Leadership Lab and Governor’s Conference for Women. Visit her at www.downtoearthfinance.com.
Are you an entrepreneur who feels behind with your finance skills? Don’t be intimidated. Follow these tips to simplify your business accounts, get your finances in order, and get back to running the business you love.
Debit cards: they’re easy, convenient, and better than using credit, right? Not so fast. There are actually some big downsides to swiping that bank card. Here are five reasons to be wary of debit cards, plus some tips for being smart when you use them.
When it comes to sharing money with your partner, communication is crucial. Need helping getting those conversations going without starting a fight? Try these tips to talk about money in a calm and productive way.
If you and your honey are constantly quibbling over finances, you’re not alone—unfortunately, money is a common cause of relationship angst. The good news is, love and money can get along! But the first step to making it work is understanding what’s really behind our financial feuds.
Women can talk about nearly every aspect of our lives—but when it comes to our salaries, bonuses, and pay raises, our lips are sealed. Sure, comparing paychecks can be prickly, but staying silent is hurting us where it counts: our wallets.
With recession worries and credit crises dominating the news, it’s hard not to feel anxious about your finances and the future of your 401(k). The first installment of “Simply Money” offers tips for keeping your cool during market turmoil.
