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    Tag: financial freedom

    POM024: Creating a Freedom Plan & Saving $85k in 1 Year with Jamila Souffrant

    In this episode Jamila explains what a freedom plan is, how to create one, and how she and her husband saved and invested over $85,000…

    Dr. Maria James November 6, 2017
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    Top Personal Finance Myths Debunked

    As The Money Scientist, of course people talk personal and business finance with me all the time. I get to hear people brag about great…

    Dr. Maria James January 18, 2016
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    Do I Need An IRA?

    I’ve had many people ask do I need an IRA? So many individuals don’t know what an IRA really is and why they need one.…

    Dr. Maria James December 22, 2015
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    Expert You Should Know Marsha Barnes

    The Acceleration Bay contains advice from experts and entrepreneurs you should know if you don’t already. Accelerate your money, career and business.   Marsha Horton-Barnes,…

    Dr. Maria James December 16, 2015
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    The Rise of the Automated Financial Advisor

      Have you heard of automated financial advisor platforms? You may be able to get started investing with less than you think. Usually when you…

    Dr. Maria James August 12, 2015
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    Women & Finance: You Have to Have Your Own Money Skills

      I was speaking to a woman about money and monitoring expenses when she admitted that she ā€œjust let’s her husband handle everything.ā€ When she…

    Dr. Maria James August 3, 2015
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    Your Number One Money Blocker

    We have a special guest post by my friend and colleague Sarah Aderson of Expand Your Heart. Read below on what may be stopping money…

    Dr. Maria James July 29, 2015
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    Escaping the Cubicle Isn’t About Traveling

      For me, they’ve got it wrong. Most of the time, coaches, consultants and other entrepreneurs who teach on building a business to escape the…

    Dr. Maria James July 20, 2015
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    Expert You Should Know Rosemary Knight

    The Acceleration Bay contains advice from experts and entrepreneurs you should know if you don’t already. Accelerate your money, career and business.   Rosemary Nonny…

    Dr. Maria James June 22, 2015
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    How to Create Financial Security: 3 Headed Approach

    Financial security can mean different things to different people. When looking up the definition of security, I found “freedom from risk or danger, safety” and…

    Dr. Maria James May 21, 2015
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    • 10 Key Financial Wellness Tips for CEOs: Summary of the ā€œNavigating Employee Financial Stressā€ Series
      Over the past few weeks, the Navigating Employee Financial Stress blog series on Pocket of Money has explored what many executives overlook but every team feels: the hidden toll of financial pressure in the workplace. From data-driven insights to personal stories, we’ve unpacked how financial stress quietly undermines productivity, engagement, and even retention. Now, we’re…
    • Should I Save, Invest, or Pay Off Debt?
      One of the most common questions in personal finance is whether to save, invest, or pay off debt. Each of these actions has its own benefits, but the best choice often depends on your financial situation, goals, and even your age.  Let’s explore the key financial milestones and conditions that can help you decide which…
    • Part 10: Navigating Employee Financial Stress – A Turning Point
      Chapter 10: A Turning Point Before you start, have you read the previous chapters? Chapter 1: The First Signs of Trouble Chapter 2: A Tough Meeting with Leadership Chapter 3: A Heart-to-Heart with Employees Chapter 4: A Personal Reflection Chapter 5: The Breaking Point – A Key Employee Resigns Chapter 6: Shareholder Pressure Increases Chapter…
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