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
Simple Truth #3: Contrary to Popular Opinion, You Were NOT Born to Shop
We originally published this article on February 20, 2010, and it remains one of our most popular blog posts to date. In the spirit of ongoing financial wellness, we thought
Budgeting For Happiness: Your New Spending Plan
Many women resist traditional budgeting because it feels so restrictive. Your new spending plan prioritizes what’s most important to you. At the mention of the word “budget,” many people cringe.
Women, Healthcare and Money: How To Improve Your Long-Term Care Insurability
We originally published this article on July 28, 2009. In the spirit of ongoing financial wellness and the significant changes in healthcare legislation since this article was written, we thought
Women and Long-Term Care Insurance: Preparing for Your Future Well-Being
Long-term care insurance is important for a wide variety of individuals to have. But women face a unique set of challenges that often makes it even more important. For starters,
12 Simple Steps to Financial Success
This article was originally published December 29, 2011. In the spirit of ongoing financial wellness, we thought we’d give 12 Simple Steps to Financial Success a refresh for 2021 and
January Financial Clean-Up
January is as good a month as any to dig into your financial files and purge what you don’t need to keep any longer. I like to start the year
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