Be Thoughtful About Giving Back Consider having a family giving policy or charitable mission statement and prioritize the causes you wish to support financially. Evaluate donations the same way that you analyze investments. Look for organizations that use resources efficiently so your donation dollars will have the biggest impact. Analyze the percentage of donations to an organization that are used to cover administrative and fundraising expenses. The percentage of donations spent on administration and fundraising should be available in a charity’s literature. You can visit Charity Navigator at http://www.charitynavigator.org and look up a charity. The Better Business Bureau also rates charities. Keep Track of Donations Keep track of this year’s donations and the acknowledgments, thank you letters, and emails, in a current year tax file, which makes it easier to recall donations at tax time. Note the date, amount, and check number (if you wrote a check) on the…
WGN Radio – Saving For Retirement: Start Early, Be Disciplined, and Plan Prudently
Compounding investment returns are the gift that keeps on giving. This is the perfect time to re-post the important lessons I discussed as a guest on WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch. The topic was how millennials can save a million dollars. It is important to start early and be consistent. Save and invest every year. You also must be disciplined. Once you invest that money, you cannot touch it. Last, use reasonable assumptions for annual investment returns, or what you expect to earn on your money every year. Note – the segment begins at 23:45. WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch
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Nancy Doyle was featured in Household Budget: On the Same Page Aligning Needs, Wants & Wishes by Debbie Carlson. Families can prioritize their spending by working together. Taking a close look at non-essential expenses helps family members identify changes they can make to achieve their collective goals. The same is true for philanthropy. By working together, families can focus on the causes that are most meaningful to them and align with family values. TD Ameritrade Ticker Tape
Creative Approaches to Philanthropy
Managing your financial life also involves philanthropy, or investing in others. November is a time when we all think about giving back. There are many facets to philanthropy besides contributing financially. We have numerous opportunities to support important causes and not all involve money. You can donate items, give your time, or share a talent. In this guest column for the Daily Herald Business Ledger, I profile two impactful organizations that enable you to give in innovative ways. Check out the full article below:
WIN Podcast – Get Your Finances in Order During National Self Improvement Month
Elisbeth Embry of featured me on her Women Investing Network (WIN) podcast, where many topics were discussed that will help all of us take control of our financial lives. See the transcript from the segment of my interview.
WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch – How millennials can save a million dollars for retirement
On August 1st, Nancy Doyle was a guest on WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch. The topic was how millennials can save a million dollars. It is important to start early and be consistent. Save and invest every year. You also must be disciplined. Once you invest that money, you cannot touch it. Last, use reasonable assumptions for annual investment returns, or what you expect to earn on your money every year. Note – the segment begins at 23:45. WGN Radio Wintrust Business Lunch
Savvy Financial Advice For Women Book profiled on Niecyisms & Nestlings
Manage Your Financial Life was reviewed by Niecyisms & Nestlings where the reviewer, Murray Wong noted that “Manage Your Financial Life is a comprehensive, yet basic approach for women, and of course, men to utilize as a framework for building their financial profiles.” The review is light and incredibly entertaining. Check out the full review below.
WBBM Newsradio: Tips on Financial Planning Before Marriage
On June 12th, Rob Hart and Kris Kridel featured me as a guest on WBBM Newsradio Noon Business Hour. We discussed money matters before marriage. As with all life transitions, it is essential for couples to be organized and to communicate openly and honestly about their finances. Check out the full transcript and audio below. My segment begins at 19:30.
Financial Advice For Women In Various Stages of Life
It was an honor to be part of the Evanston Literary Festival. I discussed managing your finances through life transitions. I was the first of three female authors featured that day as part of Piven Theatre’s Women’s Voices Project, a year-long initiative in tandem with Piven’s 45th anniversary. They noted that the financial advice found in my book as a “comprehensive resource invaluable–and you find yourself coming back to it again and again.” Read the full review below. Nancy Doyle: Manage Your Financial Life Is it time to take control of your financial life? Nancy Doyle offers an objective and straightforward perspective based on a wealth of professional and personal experience. In Manage Your Financial Life: A Thoughtful, Organized Approach for Women, she shares a practical and easy-to-understand system for getting organized, analyzing your financial profile, educating yourself about investing, and putting your money to work. Whether you’re going through a transition–parenthood, home…
Life Events That Could Bankrupt You. Are You Prepared?
Cameron Huddleston published a piece entitled “7 Emergencies That Could Bankrupt You — And How to Plan” on www.gobankingrates.com. I’m quoted. Most Americans are financially unprepared for an emergency. Whatever the type, emergencies can have a profound impact on your finances. There are steps you can take to prepare for the unexpected—whatever that may be. Check out the full post below.