Money – Page 2 – Girl I Am All That

Don’t Blindly Follow Celebrity Endorsements

Posted on August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry I like shopping at boutiques, but sometimes the sales associates hover too much and get on my nerves. When I walked into one boutique looking for a dress, a store employee pounced on me at the door, saying she had the perfect pair of pants – the Lisette brand Oprah Winfrey […]

Catch the Happiness Bug

Posted on April 11, 2016May 10, 2016 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Rarely do I spend time with women who are as jubilant as Pharrell describes in his Happy song, but I did this weekend. And you know what? It was infectious. Let me tell you about them: One of the women is my sorority sister who is a few weeks away from […]

Shopping Wears Me Out

Posted on February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Once upon a time, the only things I hated shopping for were jeans and a bathing suit. That list has grown to include just about everything I wear – casual pants, dress pants, suits and dresses. Now that my body has morphed into my mother’s shape (sorry, Josie) shopping isn’t fun […]

Be Your Own Woman, Beholding to Nobody

Posted on May 6, 2014 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry If you follow some of the women on reality TV and those in the headlines (V. Stiviano/LA Clippers controversy,) they would have you believe that the key to fame and fortune is a rich man. So what if he’s married, go after him anyway. Better yet, have a baby by him […]

Don’t Blow a Lot on Prom Dress

Posted on April 3, 2014 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Mothers and daughters everywhere are participating in an annual spring ritual – shopping for the perfect prom dress. My niece and her mother went to the mall a few days ago, and she found a dress. Problem is, it costs $750. My mother had a laughing fit. My jaw is still […]

Shut Down Unnecessary Spending

Posted on October 20, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry The shutdown of the federal government for 16 days reminded us how resourceful we can be when money is tight or nonexistent. So, why can’t we continue to be frugal? Here’s what I’m talking about: Manicures and pedicures. Before nail salons popped up on every corner, we used to do our […]

Time to Get Ready for College

Posted on June 21, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re going away to college in the fall, spend the summer getting your act together. Don’t wait until the last minute and make yourself crazy running around trying to get everything done. Here’s a checklist: 1. The dorm. Find out what size sheets you’ll need and whether you should bring […]

Add Money Book to Reading List

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

By Paola, 17, junior Recently, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don’t Learn in School! Robert T. Kiyosaki, a successful businessman who enjoys sharing tips and experiences with others, wrote this book. The original book for adults is Rich Dad Poor Dad. I’m going off to university soon […]

High Schools Add Personal Finance Class to Curriculum

Posted on January 10, 2013 by admin

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Beware: Marketers and ad agencies have put a target on your back. Social media have made it easy to bombard you with sales pitches for everything from diet soda to designer shoes.* A recent study shows that U.S. teen spending (products bought by and for 25.6 million teens) totals $208.7 billion […]