A recent GOBankingRates survey asked men and women to describe their feelings about investing, and while 39% of women said it’s a great way to build wealth, 28% said “It’s way too risky.” Meanwhile, only 18% of men view investing as “too risky.”
In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Megan Slatter, wealth advisor at Crewe Advisors, about why women are more likely than men to view investing as risky, why women should be investing and how they can do so while mitigating risks.
Read more…15 Cheap Ways to Invest in Your Health
January 5, 2018
It doesn’t take a lot of money to be healthy. Some of the most effective ways to improve your physical, mental and emotional health can be done for little to no cost, so there’s no financial reason you can’t live a healthier life.
Meditate
“Meditation is like free therapy — your intuition is your therapist,” said Amber-Lee Lyons, lifestyle and business coach and founder of The Chakra Girl Collective. “When you sit in silence and tune in, you uncover your true self underneath all the social media, work pressure and masks you wear on the daily.”
Not a morning person? Before you throw the covers over your head, think about the benefits you could gain by making time for a workout before starting the rest of your day.
“I like [working out] first thing in the morning, and I like it every morning, and I like it to be the thing you really protect,” says fitness guru Tracy Anderson.
Credit: Gabrielle Olya
When health writer and chef Phoebe Lapine was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, she went on a wellness journey to discover ways to feel her best.
Throughout the process, she spoke with various wellness experts and tried numerous health trends, products and diets to figure out what worked and what didn’t. For anyone looking to improve their overall health and wellness, Lapine recommends making these 3 changes:
I Attended Gwyneth Paltrow’s $500-a-Ticket Health Summit: These Are the Craziest Things I Witnessed
June 12, 2017
Upon check-in, I received a worry bracelet with a lapis-colored tassel, symbolizing that I was part of the lowest-cost ticket bracket. I walked into an outdoor patio area, which was set up with wooden communal tables in the middle of several interactive areas.
Read more…The Best Places in Los Angeles to Drink Outdoors
June 1, 2017
The Venice Whaler; Credit: Rachel Jonas
Given that the weather is (almost) always perfect in L.A., there’s always an occasion to grab a drink outside. Savor the sunshine and warm nights at these bars that feature indoor and outdoor spaces, patios and rooftops.
E.P./L.P.
This picturesque rooftop bar offers breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills as well as its West Hollywood surroundings. Sip a craft cocktail under string lights while you catch the sunset, then huddle around a fire pit as the city lights come up. The rooftop bar offers non-traditional bar bites with an Asian flare, including bao, tofu fries and curry shrimp. Those with a sweet tooth should go for the soy caramel popcorn – the perfect complement to any drink.
603 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.855.9955, http://eplosangeles.com/
Carrie Underwood Has Learned to ‘Cut Myself Slack’ When It Comes to Working Out: ‘I Fit It in When I Can’
May 26, 2017
Before having her son 2-year-old son Isaiah, Carrie Underwood would work out six or seven days a week, but she doesn’t put pressure on herself to maintain such an intense workout schedule anymore.
“It just happens if and when it happens,” says Underwood, 34. “I’ve gotten a lot better at doing what I can when I can, but also cutting myself a little slack. You have to!”
Venus Williams Designed Her Latest Athletic Wear Collection to ‘Bring Energy to Your Workout’
February 15, 2017
Sometimes a cute workout outfit is all the inspiration you need to get to the gym (or tennis court), and Venus Williams’ new Intrepid collection for her active wear lifestyle brand EleVen is a must-shop for anyone who needs that extra push.
Her Spring Summer 2017 line includes tanks, tennis skirts, zip-ups, leggings, sports bras and more in her new black and white “Intrepid” print, pink, yellow, black and white.
24 Hours in San Diego
May 8, 2013
Last weekend I took a girls’ trip to San Diego, and even though we were only there for a short while, we really made the most of our time. It felt like a real vacay — complete with lots of girl talk and champagne.
QOTD
May 6, 2013
There is nothing that is happening or will ever happen in your life that is not sent by the universe for your ultimate benefit.
— Yehuda Berg
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