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Posts by Colleen Oakley
$1,500 and a Dream: The Banana Republic Story
Mel and Patricia Ziegler didn’t have a plan, money or contacts. But, in 1978, they did have a vision. More
Advice From an Insider: How to Move Up the Corporate Ladder
A former director of Fortune 500 companies explains how to set yourself apart from the corporate herd. More
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Expert Tips on Home Selling
How do you know when to put your house on the market? Experts weigh in on the cases of three would-be sellers. More
If Only I Knew Then … Tales of Financial Hindsight
We asked three near-retirees to share the money wisdom they’ve gained from looking back. More
Why Hiring a Career Coach Was the Best Thing I Ever Did
I had 25 years of working in finance under my belt, but in my mid-50s, I was ready for something different. More
The M Word: The Talk Everyone Needs to Have
Skipping this crucial conversation is a financial don’t. More
The Secret to Breaking Your Bad Money Habits (No, Really!)
We sat down with author Charles Duhigg to talk about the habits in our financial lives–how to deal with bad ones and create some good ones. More
The Power of Purposeful Thinking: How I Thought My Way Out Of $60,000 In Debt
Carrie Rocha and her husband Marco were $60,000 in debt–and steadily accumulating more. Find out how she got out by changing her thinking. More
What Real Moms Spend on Gifts During the Holidays
Check out the actual holiday budgets of mothers around the country to see what they spend on presents, family celebrations and more. How does your shopping compare? More
