Category Archives: Taking Control of Finances

Financial Security: Getting Off the Hamster Wheel

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 33 Comments

Financial security may mean getting off the hamster wheel. But what if you’re not even aware that you’re on one? Time to take a closer look … Continue Reading

Bad News: You Own Part of the National Debt

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 19 Comments

Say deficit and national debt, and eyes glaze over. But knowing what it could mean to you and your loved ones, you might want to understand it better. This little explanation might help. Continue Reading

What Debt Free Looks Like

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 31 Comments

Getting debt free is simple, but not necessarily easy. Unless you decide it’s what you truly want. Then it’s just one good decision after another … Continue Reading

Savings Accounts: Serenity on Steroids

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 25 Comments

Savings accounts for emergencies will erase that gut-wrenching, vulnerable feeling. They’ll empower you and build your money confidence … Continue Reading

Financial Peace of Mind: Forgiving Yourself for Acting Up

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 43 Comments

Reaching financial peace of mind is often a marathon and we may need to forgive ourselves for acting up. But just put your marathon shoes back on … Continue Reading

Financial Peace of Mind: An Honest Snapshot

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 43 Comments

Financial peace of mind calls for four key elements. Here are seven questions that will tell you if you’re on track to someday sleep like a baby … Continue Reading

Avoidance Is Not Our Friend

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 42 Comments

Avoidance … something we all do … but when it goes beyond just preparing ourselves to deal with something tough, it takes on a power all its own! Continue Reading

Anatomy of the New Entrepreneur

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 57 Comments

The New Entrepreneur: America’s best shot at jumpstarting the economy lies with the masses of people trying their hand at owning their own businesses. Continue Reading

Financial Reality Check: The Women Around Me

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 43 Comments

A financial reality check is in order: are you among the Blessed, the Steady, the Pretenders, the Self-Deceivers, the Discouraged …or the Phoenixes? Continue Reading

Value, Peace and Power in Confronting Life’s Difficult Topics

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 48 Comments

Life’s difficult topics somehow get pushed into a corner, ranking right there with root canals. But here’s a way to open the discussion with friends. Continue Reading