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There’s a moment in life no one really prepares you for. The moment you realize your mom is no longer the one holding everything together…and somehow, quietly, that role has shifted to you. Watching your mom age is that quiet shift that takes time to understand. I’ve been living in that space lately—and I’m realizing there is no playbook for this. My mom is 81 and living with Parkinson’s. In March, she spent several weeks in the hospital, and since coming home, recove

Lately I’ve been thinking… life doesn’t really get easier as we get older, does it? Especially in my 50s, the physical changes have been more than I ever could have imagined. Hello perimenopause and menopause! What I’ve learned over the years, though, is that when something significantly changes in our lives, we need to advocate for ourselves—because no one is going to do that for us. We have to ask questions, push for answers, educate ourselves, and find the right reso

Yesterday, my youngest two turned 17 (OMG, 17!), and I found myself sitting with that number a little longer than usual. I have four incredible children. My daughters, Lauren and Lexi, are 26 and 24 and are out on their own, building lives that make me incredibly proud. Then there are my boys, Jimmy and Joey—twins, just now 17 and in their junior year of high school. And what 17 really means, at least in my world, is that we are getting closer to a major transition. In

So many women I know (this may be you, too) hold themselves back financially because they feel embarrassed about what they don’t know…or the mistakes they’ve made in the past. Heck, that was ME! Years ago, I was terrible with my finances . I ignored them, assumed someone else would handle things, and told myself I was too young to really worry about it. Then my divorce happened , and that was my rock bottom—both emotionally and financially. But it was also my wake up

Recently my conversations with women have felt a little heavier. There’s a quiet weight that many of us are carrying—navigating unsettled relationships, unexpected divorce, job loss, or the responsibility of caring for loved ones without a clear roadmap. And when life feels so layered and uncertain it can start to spill into all areas of our lives, including financially. When I find myself in those seasons, I come back to something simple. Maybe even deceptively simpl

There’s something I think we don’t talk about enough, especially as mid-life women. So here I go... There are women half your age —with a quarter of your life experience ( and I’m being generous! )—out there getting things done. Meanwhile, so many of us sit quietly wondering if we’re ‘ready’. We over analyze. We second guess ourselves . We think we need one more certification, one more course, a bunch of ABC letters after our name, before we go after what’s actually on

There’s a role I want you to step into, starting today: being the Chief Financial Officer of your life. Not because you need to become a financial expert… But because when you start paying attention to your finances, something powerful happens. You gain clarity. You build confidence. And that puts you in control to live the life you want...and deserve. I shared with you last week that when I hit rock bottom financially, I learned money doesn’t just impact your bank

After my divorce, I repeated this sentence to myself just about every day: “Your current situation does not define you.” Financially and emotionally, I had hit rock bottom. My daughter and I had moved into my parents’ house—right back into my childhood bedroom—to start over. I was incredibly grateful for their love and support during that time. But deep down, I knew something so important. This was not the life I wanted. I did not want that chapter to become my ne

March 4, 2026 As we prepare to celebrate International Women's Day this Sunday, March 8th, we’ll honor the trailblazers who changed history. But I also believe it’s important to reflect on the women in our own lives who've shaped us. For me, that woman was my grandmother, Adeline Morovich Taft, aka “Grammie.” In my eyes, she could do no wrong. She was the best cook, kept a pristine house, volunteered at Abington Hospital for decades, and could smoke a More menthol wi

February 25, 2026 What a night we had last Thursday at our Permission to Pivot event — I'm still energized from it! 💛 The conversations were empowering, honest , and genuinely supportive . The women that were there reflected on their finances, their careers, and the seasons of change they’re navigating. But whether you were in that room or not, you may be feeling it too: A nudge. A shift. A quiet awareness that something needs to change. Inspiration is a beautiful

February 18, 2026 There was a season of my life when I was barely holding it together. My girls were 13 and 11, and the twins were three. I was deep in the thick of motherhood. One winter morning , after the girls left for school, I was heading into the garage to load the boys into the van — coats, hats, gloves, keys — all the things. I turned my back for a split second to hit the garage door button, assuming they were safely behind me. Out of the corner of my eye ,

February 11, 2026 Is this snow ever going to melt?! Since that storm we had at the end of January, the temperature has barely budged, the snow has hardly melted, and the grass is nowhere in sight! Walking the dog feels less like a peaceful stroll and more like an arctic expedition. And as I'm out with Einstein the other morning, I suddenly hear my dad’s voice in my head: “Remember kids…don’t eat the yellow snow!” 🫤 Let’s just say he was a man of many sayings and t

February 4, 2026 Love it or hate it, my friend, AI has arrived and it's not going anywhere. It’s transforming how we live, work, communicate, and connect. Yet research shows women have historically been slower to adopt AI tools and often feel less equipped to use them, even as these technologies become central to daily life and work. A February 2025 Harvard Business School article called, “Women Are Avoiding AI. Will Their Careers Suffer?,” highlights that women are a

January 28, 2026 Every Wednesday, I show up here with the intention of helping you feel more confident, grounded, and empowered when it comes to your financial well-being. As I’ve gotten to know so many incredible women in this community, I’ve had countless conversations about navigating layoffs, career shifts, empty nests, or simply a season that no longer feels aligned. What I hear most often isn’t a lack of talent or drive but rather uncertainty around how to take th

January 21, 2026 We are all born with things we can’t control. For me? It’s my feet. I have very small feet. I’m barely a size 5 . Sometimes I can get away with buying kids’ shoes — as long as they don’t look like the " Mary Janes" you wore in first grade to your great uncle’s funeral! My entire life, even in adulthood, I’ve been teased about it. Once someone actually said to me, “How do you even stay standing?” I kid you not. But here’s the thing, no matter how mu

January 14, 2026 Today marks Day 14 of 31 for Dry January. If you’re in, we’re almost halfway there! 👍 I’ve done Dry January for several years now—not necessarily because I need to curb my drinking, but because I genuinely love the reset it gives me at the start of the year. For me, Dry January isn’t about deprivation. It’s about awareness. When I take alcohol off the table for a month, something interesting happens. I start noticing—not just what I’m drinking, but t

January 7, 2026 Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to kick off another year of "Wednesday Wisdom", sharing stories, tips, and insights to help you make personal finance a priority in your life! I don’t know about you, but I spent far too much of 2025 overthinking, revisiting, and second-guessing — which mostly just drained my time and energy. When we’re trying to tackle something important, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the details and that’s often when we get stuck instea

December 17, 2025 As we move into the final days of the year, I’ve been reflecting on how the holidays can feel a little different each year. Not because something is missing or broken, but simply because life keeps moving. Every year we’re all a little older. Our parents, our kids, our friends, our neighbors. Naturally, relationships shift and traditions evolve. What once felt magical may feel a little different now. But change doesn’t mean loss. It means movement

December 10, 2025 Can I be completely honest with you? I think we as women can be incredibly hard on ourselves—especially as we near the end of the year. We often look back on the last 12 months and immediately focus on what we didn’t get to, what we should have done, or where we think we “fell short.” What we forget is to give ourselves grace … and to acknowledge the countless things, big and small, that we did accomplish. I recently learned a concept that may

December 3, 2025 Last week, I had the privilege of helping three very different women (and their families) complete their estate documents. One thing stood out: Estate planning isn’t about age — it’s about love, clarity, and making life easier for the people who matter most. Here are their stories: A recently divorced woman in mid-life with two grown children: ▶️ “I want to make sure all the planning is done, so they won’t have to stress if something happens to me