
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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How to Prioritize Your Financial Goals
As a financial advisor, one of my most important responsibilities is to help my clients identify and reach their financial goals. And for many of …
How to Stay Within Your Budget: Monitor Your Budget Busters
We originally published How to Stay Within Your Budget: Monitor Your Budget Busters on February 20, 2017, and have refreshed it for 2021. It’s not that difficult …
Podcast Guests Share Expert Money and Life Advice for Women
This year, I’ve had the opportunity to interview six smart, savvy women, who are experts in their respective fields. I learned a lot from these …
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 …
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 …
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Our goal is to be your fiduciary financial partner so that you can focus on the rest of your life. If you’re ready to delegate the details of your financial life to an expert, get started today by scheduling an introductory call with Cathy.
