ML&R Wealth Management advisor, Stuart Vick Smith, launches new book, Finding Your Financial Path: A guide for women through life's twists and turns

Finding Your Financial Path  is a practical guide for any woman who needs to take control of her financial life. Whether you are going through a divorce, making your way after the death of a spouse or taking on the financial responsibility of aging parents, this book centers around the life transitions that women will encounter with the hope of outlining advice to help every woman find financial comfort and security. Stuart's goal is to educate, inform and help women land on their feet financially. Her hope is that Finding Your Financial Path is a useful guide as you work through your own twists and turns to reach the long-term financial stability you desire and deserve.

If you would like to request a hard copy of this book, copies to share or download an electronic version, please visit her website

Stuart recently joined KVUE to discuss the book and her hopes for educating and sharing the book with as many women as possible. 

KVUE: New Book - Finding Your Financial Path
New Book by Stuart Vick Smith - Finding Your Financial Path

THE MANY WAYS WE CAN EMBRACE CHANGE
Change is in the air; change is everywhere. " Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes " could serve as the chorus of our lives.  

Change is often on our mind, especially this time of year, so we want to share a collection of resources on the topic, in a variety of formats. We hope you can glean a fresh perspective on change, no matter what form it is taking in your life.

Though a well-constructed investment plan should not undergo frequent change, it should be revisited when your life experiences a significant shift, whether it's unexpected or calculated. Connect with us for a conversation to see how these changes affect your big-picture financial lives.  

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Stanford researcher Carol Dweck has prompted a shift in focus within some parenting and educational circles with her belief that it's time to change how we raise and praise children. She is an advocate of "praising wisely ... praising the process that kids engage in: their effort, their strategies, their focus, their perseverance, their improvement." 


Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling says people have a different reaction when it comes to transformation within an organization than in their personal lives. But change in an organization doesn't have to be hard. It, in fact, can be invigorating. He lays out five imperatives for turning an organizational reorganization into an energizing exercise for all. (The key: Put people first.) 


Dylan Dreyer  of NBC's TODAY show will soon become a first-time mom. She's excited, but also scared. After all, the life she knows and loves is about to get turned upside down. Ultimately, that fear turns back to excitement, but her words offer guidance for how to approach -- and prepare for -- any big change coming to your life: with eyes wide open and complete honesty. 

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In one of the first episodes of The MoneyZen Podcast, Manisha Thakor, director of wealth strategies for women for the BAM ALLIANCE, talks with family law mediator Laura Roach, who too often sees people who once were in love turn against each other until there's no fight -- or money -- left. Laura talks about her book, "Divorce in Peace," which she wrote with her husband, John, who is a judge. Their goal: help  couples through the divorce process with minimal damage to themselves, their kids and their finances.

MORE MANISHA: In this Q&A, Manisha talks about the power of storytelling and what inspired her to launch this podcast project.  |  The MoneyZen Podcast Library

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ARTICLE:  Presidential Elections and the Stock Market  |   Dimensional Fund Advisors

Change is coming. No matter who wins the upcoming presidential election between two polarizing figures, there will be plenty of angst. But don't let that anxiety carry over to your portfolio. This article looks at how, over the long run, the market has provided substantial returns regardless of who controls the executive bench. 

ARTICLE:  Embracing Change Means Disrupting Your Day  |  Harvard Business Review

This article examines the question: How many of us truly want positive change to happen around us -- but still want to leave our own little worlds intact? Because the truth is, for us to reinvent ourselves, we likely need to reinvent how our typical day looks.

ARTICLE: 10 Ways to Embrace Change | Real Simple

Following a job loss, the author had to readjust her life's path. She shares tips -- applicable to whatever sudden change may happen in life -- for moving forward: seek new perspectives, try something new and scary,  remove tired routines. 
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