Of Independent Means
Welcome to Of Independent Means, written by Cathy Curtis, CFP®.
Cathy has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, InvestmentNews, Money Magazine, Financial Planning Magazine, has appeared on ABC, KTVU and KGO, and is a regular contributor to AOL’s DailyFinance business and financial news section.
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For generations, women faced legal and cultural barriers that limited their ability to own property, earn and manage money independently, access credit, and build wealth. …
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Americans have always shown incredible generosity. In fact, charitable giving reached an astounding $592.50 billion in 2024, according to Giving USA. If giving is already …
You’ve probably heard the advice to “spend money on experiences, not things.” But when it comes time to book that trip—whether it’s two weeks in …
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