Every single woman deserves financial health.  But how do you build it? Send your money questions from easy to extreme to laura@mebydesign.net and I’ll have a lawyer, accountant or financial planner lend me their expertise for the answer.  You’ll also win a copy of “what we’re reading” when we post it. Robert Frabasile, a CPA […]

Taxes are due this week–if you need to file an extension, here’s the right way to do it and avoid a penalty!

Are you doing what you love? Take a moment to think about what adventures would bring you contentment, now and longterm–and how you’ll get there financially.

Spring brings thoughts of new flowers, more sunshine, pedicures and new clothes (okay and healthcare, taxes). A great way to have fun expanding your wardrobe without being brutal to your bank account is to shop secondhand.  You feel refreshed and can try colors and styles you may not be certain of, for a fraction of […]

“I can’t buy yet, I can’t afford the payments.”  If this is what’s preventing you from owning your first place, you may be in for a pleasant surprise.  From tax deductions through building valuable equity, owning can really give you short- and long-term security over renting if you’ve got the salary, some deposit and a […]

When you’re trying to make all your money work for you, doing some quick calculations to see where your money is going, really helps.  In this way you can honestly face the in-flow and out-flows of your income and decide where you can save and where you can spend.  Here are a few ideas to […]

The house looks great and the seller has accepted your offer, but you’ve noticed something:  Throughout the process everyone has bandied about the phrase “subject to inspection”. Each home inspection company has its own pricing structure.  Inspection fees vary based on the area of the country and the type, size, and features of the home […]

Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s recent book, Debt-Free Forever (published by Collins) reminds us that there are more steps we could be taking to reduce our debt or live debt-free.  We’ll be sampling chapters and profiling all seven of her steps to introduce you to her theory and possibly kick off your own debt-free program. Vaz-Oxlade suggests that […]

Chances are you’ve been to a holiday party, Super Bowl party or Academy Awards night parties.  So why not throw a party to do your taxes?  Yummy food, possibly decorations (I’m either feeling Uncle Sam or lots of skulls and crossbones…) and maybe even some soothing music.  You can be creative and even have friends […]

You may have heard of “The Latte Factor®” a trademarked phrase by author and financial guru David Bach, which asserts that if you spend small amounts daily, those small expenditures would be better saved for your future.  Bach has recently re-introduced his successful theory in a new book, Start Over, Finish Rich and even has […]