http://www.slechter.com Advancing Financial Literacy Across the Globe Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:41:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Presenting "The Successful Woman" special series, Authored and Hosted by Jona S. Lemmonds. She is Founder of Ladies Power Hour, a blog and online community dedicated to Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Success in all areas of life. Special Feature on July 28th, 2010 are 2 Successful Women today: Cybele Negris, ... http://www.slechter.com/the-successful-woman-series Sharon on CNN Summer is usually a time for teenagers to get off the couch, get a summer job, and start to learn how to make  a living.   But it might be more difficult to do that this year because of the financial crisis and large number of people out of work. But don't give up ... http://www.slechter.com/see-sharon-on-cnn The Wall Street journal | BLOGS Hire Education Follow college seniors as they look for work in a tough job market. June 24, 2010, 7:00 AM ET Your Parents’ Money Habits and You by Sharon Lechter Decisions you make today about how you spend and how you invest your money will affect you for years to ... http://www.slechter.com/your-parents%e2%80%99-money-habits-and-you Does admitting you don’t know something make you uncomfortable?  That is a good thing.  Is it hard to admit you don’t know something?  Believe me, I know the feeling.  I was a straight A student. That, however, may be as much of a curse, as a blessing! Everyone always expected ... http://www.slechter.com/can-you-admit-you-don%e2%80%99t-know-everything I attended a seminar where the speaker admonished anyone in the audience who watched cable television at night.  I instantly felt guilty (even though I have no bad debt, I AM the Queen of Guilt).  My husband and I have watched every episode of CSI, NCSI, CSI Miami, 24, Law ... http://www.slechter.com/watch-your-choices-and-reward-yourself Are you open to improving your current financial situation? Being honest, seeking financial education and choosing to take action are part of the recipe for success. The main ingredient is – YOU! To break the pattern of debt or lack of financial control, you’ll have to take action. Start by looking ... http://www.slechter.com/look-in-the-mirror Are you in debt? Have you carried this debt over time and suspect it may be difficult to get ahead? Have you ever thought there could be good debt and bad debt? I thought I’d share a few simple guidelines to expand your awareness and get you back on track. Establish a ... http://www.slechter.com/watch-out-for-debt-to-gain-financial-control Money doesn’t rule you. Perhaps, it’s your impulses and emotions that are ruling you causing you to blame money. Our world persuades us to want what we don’t really need. We are encouraged to want instant financial gratification. The only way to gain control is to become educated and aware of ... http://www.slechter.com/money-%e2%80%93-are-you-reacting-or-responding Why don’t we learn about money ourselves? Why do we seem held hostage by money and financial issues? Why don’t we teach our children about money?  Could it be because we don’t know much about it?  Could it be that our habits rule our actions about money and we don’t ... http://www.slechter.com/why-does-money-seem-to-rule-us USA Today Article in Money Section April 23, 2010 By Christine Dugas, USA TODAY They're called "Generation Y" — teens and twentysomethings known stereotypically for their coddled upbringing, confidence, opinionated dialogue, free-spending habits and openness to change. Ultimately, however, the more than 50 million members may be best remembered for whether they can overcome the ... http://www.slechter.com/generation-ys-steep-financial-hurdles-huge-debt-no-savings