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Greetings to some awesome women! Welcome to “Finances with a Female Focus” Newsletter #3 Happy summer to all of you wonderful and hard-working women! Whether you are younger, older or in-between, married, single parents or step-parents, students or retired, we hope there is something you enjoy and can learn from in this issue. Please pass this newsletter on to anyone you think might want to read it. And NEWSFLASH! we would like to announce that we are developing a BLOG, just for you! Women in our community are spread OUT geographically and spread THIN for time. We want the blog to be a way for you all to interact with, learn from and connect with each other as experts, learners, teachers and supporters of women from all walks of life. Many of us do not have time to attend yet another class or presentation about money management and all the emotions, fears and joys that go along with it. So, the BLOG will be a safe, secure and monitored vehicle to share ideas based on topics YOU choose. So, please, e-mail us, call us or FB message us – what topics would YOU like to see discussed in our first few BLOGS? |
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In This Issue Money and Emotions Article-How to develop a healthier relationship with money, money lessons you can teach your grandchildren/children, some great rebate apps, some great new books, learning how to budget when you rely on cash tips, and many more great tips for women to take control of thier money. |
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Money Is Not About Finances, It's About Emotions "We all think that money is about our bank balance. Yes, of course, it is that too, but money is also strongly connected to emotions. And before you think that you are exempt from an emotional attachment to money, think again. How do you feel when you realize you are down to your last penny? Fear, panic, depression and even anger? Sometimes our feelings towards money are so strong that we start to hate money because we believe that it is the cause of all of our problems. Hate is a strong emotion. Money has even been the reason some people have attempted suicide. On the flip side, tell me how you will feel if you suddenly got news that you won the lottery, or inherited a vast sum of money? Elated, right? Relief — end of my money problems. I’m free! Or so you think. A sudden large lump sum of money even changes people. "-A quote from the article | | |
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Suggested Book Money, A Memoir: Women, Emotions, and Cash by Liz Perle Women learn the lesson early: Coveting money is greedy. Hustling for it is unladylike. Talking about it is crass.
In Money, Liz Perle adds her own story of money and denial to the anecdotes and insights of psychologists, researchers, and more than two hundred ordinary women. The result is a bestselling book that "will force both men and women to ask hard and important questions about love, marriage, and money" (San Francisco magazine). | | |
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Money Lessons They’ll Actually Listen To What's the easiest way to teach kids the value of a dollar? By Garry and Lori Marshall "Question: In these tough economic times, I want to teach my granddaughters about the value of a dollar. I want my girls to be smart and savvy about money from the get-go, even though they are only 8 and 10. I don't have a history of being great with my own finances but still, what’s the right way to teach them money lessons?"-Excerpt from Article by By Garry and Lori Marshall | | |
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Suggested Book Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You're Not): A Parents' Guide for Kids 3 to 23 Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) is a jargon-free, step-by-step guide to help parents of all income levels teach their kids—from ages three to twenty-three—about money.
You don’t need to be a money genius to make your kid a money genius. Regardless of your comfort level with finance—or your family’s income—this charming and fun book is an essential guide for passing along enduring financial principles, making your kids wise beyond their years—and peers—when it comes to money. Click the Preview button below and it will direct you to a page where you can preview the book. | | |
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15 Things Every Woman Should Know About Money Before She Turns 30 By Anna Davies "Buying coffee every day does legit add up over the year, so maybe dial it back with the lattes.A $5 coffee a day is $1,200 a year. Love your pumpkin spice? Then look for places where you can cut back without feeling the pain, suggests Joe Duran, author of The Money Code. For example, keep the AM coffee, ditch the random Saturday night takeout order." A quote from the article Read the article to discover the 15 things every woman should know about money before she turns 30. | | |
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Suggested App Ebates Ebates for iPhone, Android, iPad Earn Cash Back Anytime, Anywhere Conveniently use in-store coupons, scan products to compare prices and get up to the minute deals. Download now for free! - Hot Deals Discover the hottest daily deals, new sale announcements, coupon codes and more.
- My Ebates Keep track of your Cash Pending, Cash Back History and details on your next Big Fat Payments.
- Favorite Stores Get easy access to the stores you love for easy Cash Back shopping.
- Deal Alerts Never miss a great deal with push notifications of the latest sales and money-saving coupons.
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How to Budget When You Rely on Cash Tips: This Bartender’s Smart System By Jeff Morrison "When you rely on tips for your income, it can be hard to save money. I’ve been a bartender for years, like about 550,000 other people in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When you go home with cash every day, it seems to burn a hole right through your pocket. And from one day to the next, you have no idea how much you’re going to make. With those fluctuations in pay, it can seem nearly impossible to set a budget. Over the years, I’ve developed several strategies to get you off the financial roller coaster and on to a life of greater security. Here’s how to manage your budget when you rely on cash tips." Excerpt from article. | | |
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Suggested App IBOTTA You'll Love Ibotta A free app that pays you real cash. What's not to love? Over 50,000 five-star app reviews! Send Receipt Find Rebates Before you shop, add rebates on great products by completing simple tasks. Go Shopping Buy the products you selected at any Don't forget your receipt! Redeem Redeem your rebates by taking a photo of your receipt. We'll match the items you bought to the rebates you selected and give you the cash! Get Cash Your cash back will be deposited into your Ibotta account within 48 hours. Choose the layout you love, then add beautiful images, lively text and a catchy button to make it your own. Mix it up and get people clicking! Bring the best you have to offer together in one place. | | |
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Women and Money: Why You Need to Take Control Now By Geraldine Sealey "The good news: More than a third of American women are now the family breadwinner (look at that!). The bad news: We still tend to pass the buck on important money matters, such as investing and retirement. Ready to take charge of your financial future? Start right here." A quote from the article | | |
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