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The Latest On The CMO Blog
3,103 Days – A Lesson In Perseverance From My Eagle Scout
Three thousand, one hundred and three days after crossing over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, my oldest son became the only scout who joined at that time to celebrate his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. His story is a lesson in perseverance and pursuing a difficult goal in the face of adversity. Learn more about his accomplishment, and his project – a Covid memorial garden.
The Ostrich Strategy – A Cure For Market Anxiety?
If crazy markets make you anxious, and looking at your balances is driving you crazy, give the ostrich strategy a try. Come learn more about it and check out the video I made of a recycled cardboard ostrich (yes, really).
The Battle Of Two Conferences – FinCon Versus MLM
Last week I got to see first hand the battle of two money-based conferences. One, FinCon, was centered around the theme of “money nerds unite”. The other was an MLM, or multi-level marketing, conference. Check out some facts and stats about the “great opportunity” – and also a bonus short video of my husband and middle son battling with Plutus award cards.
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"I believe we can create opportunities for corporate, career-driven women to create their own change, on their own terms, through education, inspiring content, and brand partnerships."
Liz has decades of experience working in technology at large Fortune 500 companies, speaking to audiences of all sizes. Chief Mom Officer is her passion project, dedicated to teaching breadwinning moms all about money, work, frugal family fun, and financial freedom using the power of humor and stories.
She has been featured in major media sites such as Forbes, Business Insider, Marketwatch, CNBC, USA Today, and Money.
She holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Connecticut, and lives at home with a house full of boys – her husband, three sons, a dog and a cat.
Your Money Posts
The Ostrich Strategy – A Cure For Market Anxiety?
If crazy markets make you anxious, and looking at your balances is driving you crazy, give the ostrich strategy a try. Come learn more about it and check out the video I made of a recycled cardboard ostrich (yes, really).
11 Warehouse Club Shopping Tips That Could Save You Hundreds!
Continuing with Warehouse Club Week, today I’ve thought of eleven different tips to help you save! Starting with the most important one – figuring out whether shopping at a warehouse club actually makes any sense for you.
Ultimate Detailed Price Battle!!! Is Shopping At A Warehouse Club Really Saving Anything?
Inspired by comments my friends at Stacking Benjamins made about my inflation article questioning the advice to shop at a warehouse club, today I’m overseeing the ultimate savings battle. A warehouse club is going head to head with a department store and a discount grocery store in my town to see which one REALLY saves the most. Who will win? Stay tuned!
Fun and Free In CT For Families – Summer 2022
Check out all the fun and cool free things to do we’ve found here in Connecticut this summer! Pop in and share your fav free thing to do in CT or in your state.
Fathers Day, Money & G Family Rules: Grandpa, Dad & Hubby
This Fathers Day, I’m celebrating the financial lessons of the fathers in my life. My Grandpa, Dad & Hubby are all key figures in my financial journey. I’d like to encourage any dads reading this to share your financial wisdom with your daughters and granddaughters. They just may become a money nerd like me! Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!
Mortgage Freedom Cost Over $150k – Was It Worth It?
This week marked three years to the day since we paid off the mortgage in 2019. I decided to run the numbers, talk about why I don’t value the numbers, and answer some long-forgotten questions about being mortgage free.
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Snag my free college compact letter template. It lays out everything you need to cover with your child about what you will and will not cover for college expenses and tuition (with over 20 additional clauses).
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Kids & Money Posts
$50 Bonus For Fidelity Teen Account For My 15 Year Old – Was It Worth The Hassle?
When I saw a promotion for a $50 bonus for my teenager to open an account with Fidelity (debit card! investing! no fees!) I thought it might be too good to be true. Come learn about our opening saga and check out my tips to avoid all our mistakes so your experience goes more smoothly.
Saving Too Much For College in a 529 – Now What?
The one year old I started a college fund for back in 2004 was just recently accepted to college. He received several scholarships, took courses for college credit in high school, and will be living at home attending an in-state public university. All that means I don’t need as much in college savings as all those financial calculators said I did. Check out what options we’re looking withdrawing the extra, and revisit an old friend – the College Compact – in action.
Are You Sacrificing Too Much (Financially) For Your Kids?
Are you sacrificing too much for your kids – giving them what they want now and forgoing what you want the most? Today on the site I’m talking about when we parents don’t put on our own financial oxygen masks before putting on our kids, and giving some tips to help you focus your spending on what you truly value. Also looking for your suggestions for saving in the comments!
All The Allowance Resources You Could Ever Need ~ Allowance Week
I hope you’ve enjoyed allowance week, where we covered the great chore debate, talked about how much to give your kids, what to spend it
Allowance Payment Methods ~ Allowance Week
So you decided how much you’re going to pay your kids, what it will be based on, and how you’ll have them divvy up their
What To Do With That Allowance? Spend, Save, Share ~ Allowance Week
Now that you’ve decided what you’re going to use to figure out the allowance you’re paying to your kids – and how much you’re going
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3,103 Days – A Lesson In Perseverance From My Eagle Scout
Three thousand, one hundred and three days after crossing over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, my oldest son became the only scout who joined at that time to celebrate his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. His story is a lesson in perseverance and pursuing a difficult goal in the face of adversity. Learn more about his accomplishment, and his project – a Covid memorial garden.
Eight Simple Concepts To Help Change Your Life
On my run this past weekend, I was thinking about various concepts and principles I keep in mind to improve my money, career, health, and creativity. Today I’m sharing so you can use them to change your own life.
FSA Changes: Eight Critical 2020 & 2021 Changes You Need To Know
Everything you think you know about the FSA has changed in the past four months. Here are eight key 2020 and 2021 FSA changes you need to know today.
One Year Later
Somehow it’s been a year since COVID first struck. The past year has been quite a journey for our family – some of which is shared by the world, others are unique to us. Come along and hear all about what this pandemic has meant for us, and just how much our lives have changed over the past year.
My Husband Was On A Ventilator, and Used To Entertain the Elderly. Now He Cleans a COVID Nursing Home.
What if you had taken a job to play bingo with the elderly, and ended up being asked to clean a nursing home filled with residents ill with the coronavirus? Well, that’s what’s happened to us.
The Most Innovative Leaders In The US Are Nearly All White Men | Forbes 100 Most Innovative Leaders In America
In a Forbes article last week, the 100 most innovative leaders in America were crowned. There was only one woman featured – and no African Americans. Why was this? The methodology, and a definition of the word “innovative” that’s…well….innovative. I’m breaking down the methodology used for you so you can see how this happened – and asking how it can be changed to reflect those who are TRUELY innovative leaders.
Goals, Balance, & Fullfillment
3,103 Days – A Lesson In Perseverance From My Eagle Scout
Three thousand, one hundred and three days after crossing over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, my oldest son became the only scout who joined at that time to celebrate his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. His story is a lesson in perseverance and pursuing a difficult goal in the face of adversity. Learn more about his accomplishment, and his project – a Covid memorial garden.
5 Steps to Prepare for Performance Review Season – Maximize Your Bonus Payout, Land That Promotion and Get That Raise
Hi all – CMO here, and I’m excited to bring you a guest post today from my friend Anna Cosic. We met in person at
Chief Mom Officer Goes to FinCon 2018, Wins An Award, And Rounds Up 50+ Recaps
It’s been a few days since I flew home from FinCon 2018, and boy are my arms tired! Actually, it’s just me that’s tired. But
The Power Of Words – And Women At Work
Bitchy. Bossy. Intimidating. Unlikeable. Shrill. “Girls”. Ladyboss. Incompetent. Hired only “because she’s a woman.”. Bad Attitude. Assertive. A leader. Competent. Knows their stuff. Executive pretense.
Wheels Up! Musings on FinCon, Impostor Syndrome, and Introversion
At the time you’re reading this, I am (hopefully) on a plane headed to FinCon. Or I may have already arrived! This morning, I’m waking
Taking The Long, Lonely, Hard Road (CMO Rants)
When you want what other people don’t have, you need to do what other people don’t do.
It can be a long and lonely road. Today I reflect on going down the road less traveled. The people who will bring you down, won’t understand you, will mock you, and want to be like you without all the work. And I’ll answer the questions – was it worth it? And would it have been worth it if I hadn’t succeeded?
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