Women and Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time for us to recognize those we know who are or have been victims and those who are survivors. And sadly, others whose lives were taken by their abuser. Violence is not limited to hitting or bruising an...
Crockpots and Budgeting 101: Her Sensible Budget
One thing I’ve learned with my education and background in finance is that a lot of women have a lack of knowledge about financial issues. I was that person. I didn’t understand what a budget was. All I knew was I’d go to work, I had my rent, I had my car note, I...
Calcium: Are You Getting Enough for Strong Bone Health?
The burden of bone problems in women is increasing. More women are presenting with easy fracturing of bones, osteoporosis, osteopenia and other bone-related issues because of excess weight-bearing. Research shows that these problems are associated with...
Breast Cancer in Young Women – Livia’s Story
October is the international month to fight breast cancer and spread awareness of the disease. The rooted notion that breast cancer arises only in older women impairs the diagnosis in younger women, as they end up not being concerned about lumps that may appear in...
Step by Step: Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap
According to research data from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), the gender pay gap has narrowed over the past decade, and there has been growth for women. Men continue to have higher salaries than women. The average female salary in 2017...
Learning Financial Literacy Should be a Top Priority for Women
Reading, Writing and Asset AllocationUnlike other life skills, financial literacy is not taught in our schools. Forbes’ Executive Editor Brett Nelson called financial illiteracy among teens in general “nothing short of a travesty.” A survey by Bank of America/USA...
Intentional Happiness
Someone asked me, "What makes you happy?" and this got me thinking, reflecting back on my life. When I was young I used to dream about what I wanted in my life, the things I thought would make me happy.Here are some of the things I wanted: I wanted a nice house, to...
North Texas Giving Day Has Arrived – Let’s Do This!
Today’s the day! It’s North Texas Giving Day, y’all!! Her Nexx Chapter is thrilled to be participating in North Texas Giving Day this year for the first time. To align with this significant occasion, we held a sponsored fundraiser last night with a panel of six...
Budget Tools & Tips
Here are some tools and tips that you can use to help you create a personal budget to fit your lifestyle, and to help you stick with it in order to reach your ultimate financial goals. Make purchases with cash or your debit card instead of credit cards. Not only...
Smart Credit Card Choices
Achieving financial security contributes to overall happiness. The good life is lauded by society and the media from glossy advertising to celebrities flaunting their lavish lifestyles. Young people and those with minimal financial experience often swipe their way...
How to Prepare a Budget
A budget is a month-by-month plan to help you see where your money goes. Budgeting helps you to achieve both your long-term and short-term goals. When it comes to creating a personal budget that fits your lifestyle, keep in mind some basics to start you off in the...
How Financial Literacy Can Help Women Out of Poverty
Generally, women earn less than men; this we’ve known for many years. At first the discrimination arose because people assumed the man would be the primary financial family source and women would work part-time or at less important jobs than men, so the gap became...
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