All students worry about attending college, which makes sense because there are so many things to stress about — money, exams, balancing school and a social life; the list could go on. But students with physical and mental impairments will face Read More
My (Self) Love Story
This time last year, I made the extremely heartbreaking and painful discovery that my husband was having an affair. It turned my world upside down and my heart inside out. The pain, sadness, anger, and confusion were unbearable. At the Read More
Negotiating Salary 101: Because You’re Worth It!
Most people don’t get the salary they deserve because they simply do not ask for it. It is understandable—talking about money is uncomfortable. Plus, you may feel so fortunate to just have a job offer in this tough job market Read More
How Do Private Student Loans Work?
There’s a great deal of variety in the world of student loans, especially when it comes to exploring private loans to pay for your education. Variety can be intimidating, but it’s also great for the consumer, since the more you Read More
What is a 529 College Savings Plan?
Definition of 529 College Savings Plan A college savings plan is a type of qualified tuition program under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code that allows you to save money for a beneficiary’s college and graduate school expenses in Read More
Women and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances
As a woman, you have financial needs that are unique to your situation in life. Perhaps you would like to buy your first home. Maybe you need to start saving for your child’s college education. Or you might be concerned Read More
My Life as a Working Mom: Bringing Home the Bacon
Recent news reports got me thinking about how fortunate I am, juxtaposed against the many women around the world struggle to maintain a work/life balance while providing for their families and ensuring their children are well cared for. Six years Read More
Baby, it’s Cold Outside: 6 Easy Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be a serious drag. Freezing temperatures. Short days. Dry skin. What’s to like, right? Don’t let the frigid days get the best of you! Instead of hibernating, longing for warmer times, and complaining about the arctic conditions outside Read More
Meet Aziza Kibibi: mother, survivor, and inspiration!
Soroptimist & LiveYourDream.org would like to introduce a woman near and dear to our hearts, one of our 2013 Live Your Dream Awards finalists, Aziza Kibibi (McGill). Aziza’s story is one of pain, but more so of the triumph of Read More
A Visit with Tyra Wright-Johnson, Domestic Violence Survivor
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce you to Tyra Wright-Johnson, a domestic violence survivor and a past recipient of the Live Your Dream Awards. Tyra fought and won her own battle with an abusive partner and Read More