Of Independent Means
Welcome to our blog, Of Independent Means, where author Cathy Curtis provides relatable and actionable personal finance advice for independent women. 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. Check back often for new tips and insights, or sign up below to have our latest articles delivered directly to your inbox.
Recent Articles
Finding Your Style Can Save You Money
This article was originally published July 23, 2015. There was a time when men’s grooming and fashion were as complicated as women’s. But that time is long gone. In fact,
Feeling Mentally Drained? You May Need to Go on a Decision Detox
If you find it difficult to stick to good habits and are having trouble reaching your goals, it may be the result of decision fatigue. A decision detox can help you get back on track.
25 Tips to Get Your Clothes Shopping Habit Under Control
We originally published this article on June 16, 2018. If you’re like a lot of Americans, your spending habits may have changed during the Covid-19 pandemic. For many of us,
Life After Lockdown: Creating a Budget Post-Pandemic
For the past few weeks, I’ve been teaching a personal finance class at Mills College. The first class covered cash flow and budgeting, so I asked my students to create
Why Do We Procrastinate about Finances?
This article was originally published January 25, 2018. Personal finance is something that’s easy to put on the back burner. I hear it from clients all the time: I only
Women: Take Control of Your Financial Future
Recently, Business and Tech asked me to participate in a panel of experts for an article called “Taking Control of Your Financial Future.” Below are some of the key points
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