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Black Enterprise Magazine Feature Celebration Thank YOU!
Last Thursday, I celebrated being a Featured Financial Allstar in Black Enterprise Magazine. We filled Java Exchange Cafe in Detroit's Midtown and had a wonderful time! A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with me or sent words of congrats via phone, email, twitter, facebook, linkedin, etc....lol! It was a fun night, starting off with Money Bingo! Yes, a very c

Answers to Your Money Questions
Here are a few questions that I've received from my email bag. Do you have questions you'd like answered? Send them to info@connercoaching.com!1. Are U.S. Savings Bonds still a good way to save money for the future? I would suggest mutual funds as a better investment. Savings bonds are thought to be safer, but in actuality the variable rate they have can fluctuate quite a bit causing a great deal in losses. 2. How much money is considered an Emergency Fund?Your initial emergency fund is $1,000. Once you have saved this amount, you stop addi

Branding and Social Media - Brand Camp University
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Brand Camp University - Personal Branding 2.0. It  was an awesome event! Branding and marketing experts converged on  Lawrence Technological University in Michigan and downloaded a wealth of information. I thought I'd share a few nuggets with you. First, branding is not just for entrepren

Freebie ~ Celebrate w/Dorethia ~ Cool Biz Tools
Free Teleclass:Raising Money Smart Teens When I talk to parents, one of the biggest issues with their teens is that they don't 'get it' when it comes to money. Which is why I'm offering a free Teleclass for PARENTS who want useful methods, tips and tools to help their teens EARN, SAVE, and APPRECIATE money!

Musings of a Financial Coach......
I had an interesting conversation with a good friend of mine this morning about what it takes for some people to 'get it' and move toward reaching their goals and why others don't. He got me to thinking about my role in helping people overcome financial hurdles…and what being a financial coach means for me. This is what I came up with....I’m not a financial counselor or therapist… I’m not the one to pat your hand, rub your back and join the ‘poor baby’ pity party. I can’t do it, it doesn’t fit my personality. A coach pushes you to accomplish your goals. Sometimes that means they