Cool New Friends

From time to time we include the section "Cool New Friend" in our newsletters, telling you about a website or organization we have found that intrigues us.

Here are some of the Cool New Friends
we have featured in the past.

Barbara Stanny is a leading authority on women and money, and she is on a crusade to help women everywhere. You can read her blog, learn about her Sacred Success seminars, and call her on her popular “Ask Barbara” Money Mondays.

This holiday season, visit our friends at The Dollar Stretcher to see their practical information and thousands of money-saving concepts to take control of your money.

We especially like their article on creating a simpler less stressful Christmas. You can also sign up for their free e-newsletters

Dan Candura is a special friend to WIFE.org and the Money Clubs. A talented and engaging speaker who specializes in ethics training for CFP® professionals, Dan served on the Board of Directors of The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and is a past Chair of the Board of Professional Review.

Dan’s ethics training programs are unique.

He uses a game show format to keep attendees engaged while learning about the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct. At the beginning of each session he passes a collection plate for charity, then designates teams to compete for the chance to select the lucky charity who will benefit.

Thank you to FPA Experience 2011, FPA Greater New Haven, FPA Central Ohio and FPA New York for choosing WIFE.org as your charity. And special, special thanks to Dan for creating this opportunity for charities.

Click here to find out more about the Candura Group ethics training programs.

DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. They deliver practical tips, empowering ideas and the occasional kick in the pants.

Sign up for your free daily dose of financial reality, and read some of the past blog posts.

Considering lending your children money for a down payment, or co-signing a mortgage? Here’s a helpful article for parents on the options available to them to help their children to purchase a home. It’s from our latest Cool New Friend, MortgageLoan.com.

The website has other great articles about mortgages and financing, along with many different loan and credit card calculators to help you make informed financial decisions.

Do you hate eating broccoli? Elyssa Pallai, Web Strategist and Mom does, but she knows it’s good for her, so she eats it anyway.

And she knows that sound money management is good for her bottom line, which is why she created the blog Eating Broccoli, which is about principled, practical money management tips for women.In her blog she shares the best advice she can find on how to understand your money and manage it wisely.

This month she’s featuring WIFE.org and our own Ginita Wall, so check it out. And don’t forget to eat your broccoli!

Are you looking for new employment? Want a new career, but don’t know what to pursue? Know what you want to do, but wonder what it pays? Here’s a free source for all the information you need.

At CityTownInfo.com and its Career Descriptions section you'll find information on hundreds of employment categories and thousands of schools, along with job prospects and salaries for that occupation in hundreds of metro areas across the country.

Is your teenager looking for a summer job? Are you looking for employment? Job-Applications.com is a central resource where you can research jobs available and download applications for major employers.

In addition to hundreds of printable and online applications for retail stores, department stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, shops, etc., you’ll also find tips for putting together a resume and interviewing techniques tailored specifically for major employers and industries.

It's a great way for people to find part time and full time work quickly.

Without student financial aid, most students could not afford to attend college. Brain Track to the rescue! Brain Track is the Web's oldest and most complete directory of universities and colleges, and their new website helps students understand and navigate the many available options for financial aid.

The BrainTrack articles provide guidance on obtaining aid and scholarships from a variety of public and private sources, and as a special bonus, you’ll find links to dozens of other references.

Being a family caregiver can be financially challenging. Here is a Toolkit from the National Family Caregivers Association that might help.

You'll find information about locating benefits and food assistance, free or subsidized health care services and medications, and advocacy organizations providing direct support.

"I’m from the government and I’m here to help you."

Oh yeah, right – but this time, it’s really true. Check it out!

MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions.

This site organizes financial education help from over 20 different Federal web sites in one place. Content is organized by where you are in life ("Life Events"), who you are ("My Resources"), and by specific hands-on tools ("Tools").

Thank you, Uncle Sam!

What’s better than a book crammed with information you need to know? A FREE book with information. That’s what we found on the web, from our friends at WISER (Women's Institute For A Secure Retirement).

Their E book, What Women Need to Know About Retirement is yours for the downloading.

You can download the entire book, or just the chapters that you want. And while you’re at the site, look around. You’ll find articles and downloadable booklets on a variety of subjects of interest to women.

Elf Yourself by JibJab.com is a fun and entertaining way to design e-cards and videos of you and your loved ones.

Here, you can customize your very own e-cards, birthday cards, Christmas cards, funny videos and so much more.

Get ready with some good pictures of you and the favorite people in your life and get a good laugh for as long as you wish.

Elf Yourself is a silly way to make someone's day!

See what happens when Candace and Ginita and Elf Themselves!

Money Wi$e Women Get Smart is a monthly educational series that empowers you to listen and learn at your own pace through free teleseminars on a variety of topics such as investing, credit reports, eliminating credit card debt, organizing your records, goal setting, time management, estate planning, tax tips, taming your money fears and much more.

At the website you can sign up for future teleseminars, listen to past programs, and even download programs to your MP3.

DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. They deliver practical tips, empowering ideas and the occasional kick in the pants.

Sign up for your free daily dose of financial reality, and read some of the past blog posts.

September 2010

We are always looking for resources that will help you improve your finances. Our latest Cool New Friend is LendersMark.org.

The website has great articles about mortgages and financing, along with 20 different loan and credit card calculators to help you make informed financial decisions.

July 2010

We've heard all kinds of excuses to avoid writing a will. "I'm too young." "I don't own enough to need a will." "Everyone know who should get what I own." But the truth is, without a valid will, it's up to the probate court to determine how your assets are passed along after you die.

Who will inherit your assets if you die? MyStateWill.com is a free site Just click on the Intestacy Calculator and answer a few short questions to see how your state would divvy things up if you don't have a will. You might be surprised.

June 2010

Having a birthday?

Maybe getting older has an upside, after all. Visit our Cool New Friend and get something free, just for having a birthday.

The goodies featured at FreeBirthdayTreats.com aren’t limited to freebies for the kids -- adults and even pets can receive enticing birthday freebies. You’ll find free dinners, golf, movies, skiing and spa treatments just waiting for you. Who says there isn’t any free lunch?

May 2010

One of three Americans is now a stepparent, a stepchild, a stepsibling, or some other member of a stepfamily The National Stepfamily Resource Center (NSRC), is a clearinghouse of information for stepfamilies.

April 2010

Debt Collection Answers
Juggling bills can be stressful enough. But when collectors are harassing and threatening you, your stress level can become more than you can handle.

Gerri Detweiler and Mary Reed are nationally known consumer advocates, and their goal is to help you understand how to deal with debt collectors. Can’t find the answer you want at their site? Just submit your question at the site, and they will answer your debt collection question for free. It can’t get better than that.

March 2010

TheSilverPurse.com is a free, educational site by women and for women. Learn how to invest, explore your relationship with money, and use financial planning to reach your goals.

Drawing on the world of food and fashion to help explain finances makes the website fun.

Click on the Silver Purse you’ll find on the home page and take a tour of the website.

And when you reach the "small-change" page, click on the coin purses for interesting ways to build financial security.

February 2010

If you are looking for a new job or exploring career options, we have two Cool New Friends this month to help you out.

Job Hunt started 14 years ago to help job seekers and career explorers. Check out the section that gives descriptions and salary and employment stats by career as well as locale and watch videos about those careers.

Another resource, this one from CityTownInfo.com, is called CTI Career Search. We particularly like Career Stories, a collection of real-world career descriptions on more than 200 different occupations written by people working in each profession.

November 2009

As the holiday season approaches, visit our friends at The Dollar Stretcher to see their practical information and thousands of money-saving concepts to take control of your money.

We especially like their article on creating a simpler less stressful Christmas. You can also sign up for their free e-newsletters.

October 2009

Want to stay savvy, informed and connected? Visit our cool new friends at Gal Time. For more than a dozen years, the team at GalTime.com has been writing and producing dynamic text and video content for television and the Internet.

They know what Gals want to see and read when it comes to health, beauty, fashion, family, career, money and a whole lot more.

At Galtime you can read the articles, watch the videos, and chat on the message boards with other Gals. Ginita and Candace provide content on their financial pages.

July 2009

Meet our cool new friend, The Budget Smart Girl , whose Guide to the Universe offers hints and tips about saving money on just about everything from food to hair color.

You can also subscribe to her monthly newsletter featuring more tips, news about companies offering promotions and coupons, reviews, recipes, and how to go green and save green.

It’s a great way to start your summertime fun.

May 2009

Remember the game called I Spy? It was the way parents occupied bored children on a road trip before portable DVD players.

At ISpyJoy.com you can join Michele McKeag Larsen on her life-long journey of I Spy Joy.

She’s chronicled places where joy is found, compiling a gallery of words and images from all over the world. When you Spy Joy, Michele invites you to capture it and share it. Joy spreads

April 2009

Having difficulty in this economy? So many people are. Here’s a great resource we’ve found, BreakFreee.org. This non-profit’s goal is to reach out to disadvantaged women in need of financial assistance and advice, and provide the answers and resources that they need. They reach out to widows, divorcees, single moms, seniors and low-income women – anyone who needs help understanding their financial situation and taking control of their finances. Brava!!!

August 2008

Do you have a great idea for a new invention? Mom Inventors was founded to help women realize their dreams by providing tools and resources to guide and inspire entrepreneurial success.

Whether you need guidance, or wish to share experiences with like-minded entrepreneurial women, you can join the free community of Mom Inventors and take your next steps toward success.

July 2008

We’ve heard all kinds of excuses to avoid writing a will. "I’m too young." "I don’t own enough to need a will." "Everyone know who should get what I own." But the truth is, without a valid will, it’s up to the probate court to determine how your assets are passed along after you die.

Who will inherit your assets if you die? MyStateWill.com is a free site Just click on the Intestacy Calculator and answer a few short questions to see how your state would divvy things up if you don’t have a will. You might be surprised.

May 2008

Are your kids saving savvy? We are always looking for resources that will help you and your family improve your finances. Our latest Cool New Friend is KidsSave, a kids' savings and money management program designed for ages 6 and up. With KidsSave software, kids can record deposits and withdrawals, parents can record allowances and Rewards (interest or matching funds) and kids and parents can view their statement history over time.

KidsSave helps you and your child keep track of savings, encourages saving through Reward incentives, helps your child set and track goals, and allows your children to see their savings into the future. It's never too early to begin your kids on the road to becoming saving savvy!
To order, click here.

November 2006

TIP$ (Turning Ideas Into Profits) is a mid-life women's business community providing information, education, support, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs in their late 40s and beyond.

When women join the TIP$ community, they have access to special benefits that include a 65-page business startup guide, an online discussion forum, a comprehensive Resource Center with articles and contact information, a monthly newsletter, and the opportunity to promote their businesses on the site. Click here for more information.

October 2006

Are you a Boomer? Eons believes that life that begins at 50, and they are there to help you to live the biggest life possible—through articles, interviews, how-to lists, books, and recommended Web sites (including WIFE.org!).

If you are ready to start thinking about your unprecedented opportunity to travel and explore, to re-invent your career, to nurture relationships, and to give back to your community, then log on and take a look.

June 2006

If you are a busy working mom, Smart Mom Solutions provides practical ideas for the real challenges you face today. Every Smart Mom product is designed to save you time, effort and help you stay connected with your children, school, caretakers, family and friends.

Visit Smart Mom Solutions to place your order now!

December 2005

eRideShare.com is a not-for-profit FREE service for connecting commuters, or travelers going the same way. With more than 12,000 commuter listings in the US and Canada, we hope that you'll find this service a good way to commute or travel inexpensively, and maybe even make a few friends.

July 2005

Meet our cool new friend!
Do Something offers a free financial education program for young people. They have lesson plans that families can use at home, plus an online game that lets your kids make smart money decisions as they play out their future adult life. Visit Do Something.

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