I am excited to be in REAL SIMPLE - September 2012 issue "WOMEN AND MONEY - WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE CONTROL NOW". If this article appeals to you - don't forget to check out the Financial Sanity: 5 Ways to Unblock Your Money Fears LIVE Teleclass Sept 10.
Besides myself, Amanda Steinberg from DailyWorth, Amanda Clayman (who is presenting my next teleclass with me!), and Laura Vanderkam were also quoted as personal finance experts in this article.
Some of my quotes include: "Financial Jargon: Some men may savor the jargon and feel a sense of pride when they master it, whereas women tend to see it and shut down." This may not be true for all of you - but just acknowledging it is a huge first step.
Another quote: "Fleeing from financial planning? Gichon recalls working with a successful single mother in her 40's who didn't have any long-term savings and refused to start planning for retirement. "The concept felt so overwhelming that she thought, Why both? As a result, she ignored her big picture finances completely."
Read the full article here.