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Recently, I’ve been on a mission to find ways to give back. Although no one’s life is perfect, and I have certainly had my fill of challenges, lately I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessings that have come my way. I don’t know if it’s my newfound practice of gratefulness every morning, or because the weather finally turned in Ohio and I’ve finally snapped out of my seasonal depression, but I have this need to do some good in this world! I want to find a cause that I can devote my time and energy to – something that really resonates with me.

Now that we’re approaching the last few weeks of school, I am at peak stress and I will do anything to keep myself from losing any more hair. Between tryouts for fall sports, soccer tournaments, dance recitals, band concerts, graduation parties, end of school field trips, finals, and birthdays, I am shocked I’m not Sinead O’Connoring it out here. Not only am I counting down the days until summer vacation begins, but I’m also counting how many hairs are still attached to my head. The good news is that there are ways to manage end-of-school year activities and lower my blood pressure. Here are a few things I’ve been working on to help navigate this busy time:

After a tumultuous couple of years, emerging markets equities appear to be bouncing back, offering a glimmer of hope for investors in 2023. Despite a slew of geopolitical uncertainties and significant theoretical headwinds, emerging markets are showing resilience and growth potential that could make them a bright spot for investors in the year ahead.

Assessing the context, impact and the future of unprecedented rate hikes Almost exactly one year ago, on March 16, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) enacted the first of what would become nine consecutive interest rate increases. This move marked the beginning of an aggressive (and unprecedented) monetary tightening cycle, aimed at combating high inflation and stabilizing the economy.

In this blog, we’ll delve into so practical tips for female entrepreneurs seeking funding. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business, these insights can help you navigate the financial landscape and access the capital you need to achieve your goals.

Most people know that once they approach retirement age, their reward for years of work comes from Social Security payments they put money towards during their employment. Deciding when to file for your Social Security payments is likely what you may focus on, but there are some other Social Security benefits you may be missing out on that are worth investigating.

As a female entrepreneur, securing funding for your startup can be an uphill battle. Despite progress in recent years, women still face significant obstacles when it comes to accessing capital and investment opportunities. From implicit bias to systemic barriers, there are a variety of factors at play that contribute to this funding gap.

5 Last Minute Considerations Before Tax Day With April’s federal tax filing and payment deadline on the horizon, Americans are dotting their i’s and crossing their t’s as they prepare for the countdown to Tax Day. But before you rush to get that return out the door, are you confident you have everything in order to make your tax filing go as smoothly as possible? Here are five last minute details to double check before Tax Day.