Archive for October, 2008

Focus on Getting What you Want - Even in a Down Economy

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Check out my post on the subject over on Money Wise Woman. Here’s an excerpt:
Many women have trouble being forthcoming when it comes to talking about money, but now more than ever it is important for us to speak up. Women entrepreneurs specifically can benefit from this advice in the fluctuating economy. Business coach Veronica [...]

Know Your MoneyGram

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

In this fluctuating economy, it can be tempting to hide purchases or income from your significant other. Below is Dr. Bonnie’s perscription for a couple she counseled on Good Morning America, who was doing just
that - and we think it can help you, too. The MoneyGram chart is taken from Financial Infidelity. For more information, [...]

Madonna and Guy: Make up, Don’t Break up!

Monday, October 20th, 2008

By: Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil
The queen of the pop world is divorcing her film director husband. Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married for nearly eight years – practically a record by Hollywood standards, but the announcement came recently from the singer’s publicist that the two are calling it quits.
Of course there has already been – [...]

A Movie as a Teaching Tool

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

In a movie that is cast entirely with women and directed by a woman, one critic says he came away  feeling like it was actually a movie that was sexist – against women! He cites writer/director Diane English’s portrayal of the film – which was made originally with Joan Crawford in 1939 – as full [...]

Don’t Let “Financial 9/11″ Bring You Down

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

I’ve been analyzing the effects and possible problems surrounding the recent financial meltdown, which I’m calling “Financial 9/11.” One of my first guest posts on the subject is over on MoneyWiseWoman.com:
It seems as if each time we turn on the TV (or read the paper, surf the internet, etc.) the news is worse. Markets are [...]

What Does the Infidelity Gene Mean for You?

Monday, October 6th, 2008

I recently posted on what’s being called the “infidelity gene” on AskDanAndJennifer.com. Here’s part of the post:
A new gene discovered by scientists is being called the “infidelity gene,” but what does that actually mean, and is the name truly rooted in the scientific discovery?
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a link between a specific gene [...]

Best-selling author and therapist Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil addresses topics related to love, sex, and money, as found in her book, Financial Infidelity