In The Press
2 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring For Many Americans, Financial Resolutions Begin in April July 30, 2010 Most people think of January 1st as the time for resolutions. Savvy Ladies, however, sees April 15th as the date they see women turn a new leaf to achieve their financial goals. | |
 Mothers: Powerful Financial Role Models July 2010 Mothers work hard to raise us. They guided us through school, helped us make decisions about our career, and been there as a shoulder to cry on when a relationship went sour. We also have them to thank for, for better or worse, our money management skills. | Re- Union Square- NYC June 28, 2010 By: Ellie "The Savvy Ladies hosted a spa and wellness night complete with workshops, manicures and champagne! Top speakers were giving seminars to groups of women on topics such as: Gaining financial independence, How to dress on a dime, and much more" |
The danger signs of bad credit April 28, 2010 By: Erin Peterson Home, auto and life insurance artes vary, and your credit can have an impact on those numbers, says Stacy Francis, president of Francis Financial Inc. in New York. "If you go to renew your auto insurance and you come back with a much higher rate than before, that may alert you to the fact that you have a poor credit score" she says. |
My Own Personal Pay Gap: A Bride-to-Be's Earnings Debate With Her Fiance April 22, 2010 My fiance and I rarely fight, but when it comes to discussing money, things can get a little tense. It's not because I sometimes waste money renting movies On Demand when we already belong to Netflix... |
 Certified Financial Planner Teaches How to Talk to Your 7-10 Year Olds About Money March 14, 2010 In this video, Stacy Francis, owner of Francis Financial Inc., walks us through how to speak to your child about money. She addresses the most commonly asked questions including “What age is appropriate to broach the subject?” and “Should I give my child an allowance?” |  Knowing your Marital Finances March 17, 2010 If you are getting a divorce, your new best friend should be the Xerox machine. Why? because you need to document every dollar you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse have to ensure it's all considered in the eventual divorce settlement. |
 The One Big Money Mistake You Don't Want To Make By: Heidi Brown, Forbes Woman March 17, 2010 When money's tight, it's tempting to put retirement last on your list of priorities--the thing you save for if you have money left after bills, mortgage and your kids' college savings account. | Gifting to Charities - What a Wonderful Reward in More Ways than One By: Rounds Online March 16, 2010 While donating money to worthy causes is something we think is great; gifting to charities can be greater still when you donate appreciated stock instead of cash. |
How To Calculate The Total Cost of ETF By: Tom Lydon, Nasdaq, ETF Trends March 3, 2010 Commission-free trades on an exchange traded fund (ETF) are a beautiful thing if you’re an investor who’s seen returns eroded by sundry fees. But it’s important not to become too caught up with the notion of no-transaction fees at the expense of other factors in determining an ETF’s merits. | Tips For Evaluating ETF Costs By: Carolyn Bigda, The Chicago Tribune March 2, 2010 For many people, one of the biggest hurdles to investing in exchange-traded funds is the commission, the fee charged every time you buy or sell an ETF. |
A Crash Course on Handling Your Money by Stacy Francis, First Wives World February 25, 2010 |
How to Cut Your Cell Phone Bill By: Sheryl Nance-Nash, The Faster Times February 8, 2010 Many airlines and banks offer flight updates and balance information via text. “While these services seem convenient, they can really do a job on your wireless bill, not to mention wake you up with a new message alert in the middle of the night. So sign up for email alerts instead and check those on your own time,” says Stacy Francis, a certified financial planner and president of Francis Financial. |
Take Time to Prepare Your Finances for the Future By: Savvy Auntie January 25, 2010 Stacy Francis is a nationally recognized financial and public relations expert, and is the founder of both Francis Financial, Inc. and Savvy Ladies. Tax season is right around the corner, Auntie. Use this time to prepare for your financial future and make sure that those you love will be taken care of. Here are some issues you should consider and discuss with your tax adviser, financial planner and attorney: |
Jean Chatzky: Answers to Your Fiscal Questions by: Jean Chatzy, The Daily Journal, The Daily Herald January 08, 2010 Once that's under control, you can refocus on your retirement savings. The only exception, says Stacy Francis, a certified financial planner with Francis Financial in New York, comes if those student loans are private with high interest rates. |
How to Avoid the Financial Holiday Hangover By Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes | Ugly Breakup by Rosalind Resnick, Entrepreneur Magazine January 2010 |
How to: Eat Out and Save Money! (We Mean it, Auntie!) by Stacy Francis, SavvyAuntie.com December 5, 2009 |
What Are Your Money Goals, Auntie? By: Savvy Auntie November 30, 2009 Stacy Francis is a nationally recognized financial and public relations expert, and is the founder of both Francis Financial, Inc. and Savvy Ladies. As we tell our nieces and nephews, goals are important in all areas of our life- they show us where we are going and give us the motivation to keep moving forward toward the things we really want to achieve in life. |
Is Shopping At Malls And Outlet Stores Ending And Being Replaced By Thrift Shopping? Will All The Malls…? By: Scottdale 10 November 30, 2009 The word “frugal” might sound a bit old-fashioned, but the concept is as modern as today, says New York financial planner Stacy Francis. |  What To Do If The Market Goes Cold This Winter By: Jessica Rao, CNBC November 2, 2009 Stacy Francis, president of Francis Financial in New York City, couldn’t agree more. “Part of the reason that people found themselves getting burned in the last year or so, was they were not as diversified as they thought they were," she says. |
 Lessons in Personal Finance: How Not to Use Credit Cards By: Somdatta Sengupta, Bayshore-Courier News October 22, 2009 Starting with the worst first, lesson one is to re-think debt settlement if you are overwhelmed with payments. According to Stacy Francis, president of Francis Financial, its almost as bad as declaring bankruptcy. |
How Bad Are Your Credit Card Mistakes? by Erin Peterson, CreditCards.com October 21, 2009 |
It All Adds Up: Save Green When You Go Green By Anna Prior, The Wall Street Journal October 11, 2009 Elissa Burton, a financial planner with Francis Financial in New York, suggests cutting down on paper use -- and saving on ordering fees -- by reducing the number of checks you write. Use a debit card for your purchases and pay bills online, instead. | The 5 No Fail Secrets to Investing in a Volatile Market By Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes First off, what is a volatile market? Volatility is best described as the ups and downs of a market. These ups and downs are typically include irregular price fluctuations and increased trading. You could best describe 2009 as the poster child of volatile markets! |
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The Case of the 500 Purchased Leather Pants! By Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes Did you know that more than a half-million Americans were victims of identify theft last year? According to a research study by Meridian Research, the financial institution sector lost $8 billion to identity theft in 2006 alone!. |
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How to Get Big Results From Small Changes By: Sheryl Nance-Nash, September 28, 2009 “Could you, for a short period of time, find a way to spend less on that expense? Could you do that activity less often? Could you do that activity at a less expensive location? Could you find a way to gain the same benefit but spend less money?” suggests Stacy Francis, president of Francis Financial. |
 Reductions in Credit Card Limits Impacts Ability to Borrow by: Tim Grant, September 21, 2009 Stacy Francis, president of Francis Financial in New York, recently ordered credit reports for every one of her clients. Many have much lower FICO scores this year versus last year because of having their limits lowered and accounts closed by credit card companies. |  Advisers are in a balancing act with their unemployed clients by: Sue Asci, September 13, 2009 “I have one client who is 55 and single, [was] laid off from her job at a non-profit firm seven months ago, and she is bringing in a roommate for a short period of time,” said Stacy Francis, owner of Francis Financial Inc., which has $20 million in assets under management. |
Emergency Room: Getting Free Press by: By Shelly Banjo, September 15, 2009 Media mentions can boost your financial practice, says New York City-based financial adviser Stacy Francis. In this Emergency Room video, Francis explains how financial advisers can get noticed. |
Personal Finance Boot Camps Fight Debt with Hard-Nosed Approach. By Lisa Rogak, September 3, 2009 "Stacy Francis runs a Bounce Back Boot Camp for women where she provides participants with weekly coaching and group mentoring calls, worksheets and materials" |
Can you Open a Restaurant with No Nomey? by Colleen Debaise, The Wall Street Journal August 19, 2009 "One other suggestion: find a business partner who can bring financial resources to your eatery. But pick a partner "similar to the way you choose a husband," advises Stacy Francis, a financial adviser in New York" |
SCPS SNAPSHOT: Stacy Francis by School of Continuing and Professional Studies, New York University August 2009
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Comfortable in Your Own Skin Podcast with Stacy Francis of Francis Financial by Paula Gregorowicz, The Paula G. Company July 16, 2009
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The Tax Advantages of Starting Your Own Home-Business by Stacy Francis, WomenandBiz.com June 7, 2009 |
Numbers Game by Charles Butler, Family Circle June 2009 |  How the crisis is changing you by Dan Kadlec, CNNMoney.com May 4, 2009
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Mothers Are Powerful Financial Role Models by Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes May 2009 |
The Family Plan by Jilian Mincer, The Wall Street Journal April 7, 2009 |
by Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes April 2009 |
Get a Bigger Tax Refund by Karen Leland, Woman's Day April 2009 |
The luxury of time by Jaime Levy Pessin, The Wall Street Journal March 26, 2009 |
What's Your Money Personality? by Stacy Francis, The Three Tomatoes March 26, 2009 |
Why Office Design Matters by The Wall Street Journal Originally aired March 26, 2009 |
Market Turmoil Brings Return Of Do-It-Yourself Investors by Cindy Perman, CNBC March 27, 2009
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Financial Planning as a Protection From Economy Recession by Bill Dean, KWLM-AM Radio March 4, 2009
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Financial Planning as a Protection From Economy Recession by Stephanie Ross, KRES-FM Radio March 4, 2009 |
Financial Planning As a Protection From Economy Recession by Mark Wayne, WICH-AM Radio March 4, 2009 |
What Do You Need to Do If You Lose Your Job? by Joan Hamburg, WOR Radio March 3, 2009 |
Expert Advice on Keeping Your Credit Score Golden by Patricia Kitchen, Newsday.com March 3, 2009 | Pushed off the fast track by Phyllis Furman, Daily News March 2, 2009 |
These Ladies Are Savvy by Stuart Kahan, WebCPA February 27, 2009 |
What a Financial Planner Can Do for You by Ron Lieber, The New York Times Originally aired February 25, 2009 |
Finding Affordable Financial Advice by Laura Rowley, Blogspot February 21, 2009
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A Few 'Fun' Changes and The Outlook is Sunny For Savings Nest Egg by Lore Croghan, Daily News February 19, 2009 |
Helping Young Women Succeed in Today's Unpredictable World by PR Newswire February 17, 2009
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Footing the Bill for the Irresponsible by Alana Goodman, The Massachusetts Daily Collegian February 17, 2009 |
How Much Money Does Nadya Need to Raise the Octuplets? Raising children - the ultimate investment by Stacy Francis, Betty Confidential February 15, 2009
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Business Check-up For the New Year - Have You Recession Proofed Your Business? by Stacy Francis, WomenandBiz.Com February 14, 2009 |
Cost of Raising 14 Kids in USA by "Crypton," Blogspot February 13, 2009
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The cost of Raising Children - Case of Nadya Suleman, Mother of Octuplets by MSNBC, "Today Show" Originally Aired February 10, 2009 |
by members of Quentin's Friends List - Quentin's Friends February 6, 2009 |
5 Ways to Outlast Deflation by Bankrate.com, MSNmoney.com February 5, 2009 |
Current Financial Planning Issues by CNBC, "On The Money" February 4, 2009
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Investment Fundamentals by William J. Lynott, Dermatology Times February 1, 2009 "'Fluctuations in the market are a natural part of our economic cycle,' says Stacy Francis, Certified Financial Planner, New York. 'When the market is in a downturn, it may seem logical to cash out, but before you do that, you may want to think about your long-term goals for that money,' Ms. Francis says. |
5 Steps to Saving Your Credit from Your Ex by Stacy Francis, First Wives World January 29, 2009
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Taking Control of Your Money and Your Life by Jean Chatzky, Oprah & Friends January 26, 2009
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Five Ways to Outlast Deflation by Laura Lorber, Bankrate.com December 23, 2008
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Why Buying a Home Is the Best Option by Colleen DeBaise, Real Estate December 17, 2008 |
