Sarah Catherine Gutierrez

Recent stories by Sarah Catherine Gutierrez

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Jump-start your future with May 4 money conversation The truth is truer than the lie, especially when it comes to money. The Women's Foundation of Arkansas has been home of the Save10 movement since 2019, and the concept has been simple. One way to imp... April 13, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Ease financial pain in second marriage by taking new path Marriage after divorce offers new beginnings and so much hope, but money can be a minefield. I am here to offer a path that is new, different and beautiful. But the necessary ingredients are to offer ... April 6, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Setting kids on the right financial path with early savings Teaching kids about money seems daunting. My kids run around the house screaming the title of my book, "BUT First, Save 10" laughing hysterically with their emphasis on BUT, as they get a "legal" pass... March 30, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Home remodeling tempting, but not always wise move Anyone working from home during the pandemic has probably become hyper-aware of the numerous imperfections in their home, and the urge to remodel, fix, furnish and generally gussy up is absolutely rea... March 23, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: How the young can make most of their stimulus check People love to forward me emails to get my blood pressure up. Last week, it was an email from a reputable organization with the headline: "Make the most of your tax refund; apply it toward a car." I i... March 16, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Build a sturdy financial foundation before walking down the aisle Imagine a world where couples could disagree about money but never fight about it. Let's start with a disagreement. He wants a 70/30 stock/bond allocation. She wants 80/20. He wants to put more down ... March 9, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: How much is enough? Try thinking beyond a number Last week I was asked to present to the Women in Business club at The Shipley School, a private high school in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and I posed a question: "How will you know when you have enough money?" I... March 2, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Hot stock of the moment often comes with hidden costs I have observed two main camps when it comes to investing fears: Those who are paralyzed by the thought of investing and those who are worried they are missing out on the winning investment. I fret mo... February 23, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Save first, spend second, carries couple through parenthood We planned to meet virtually at noon on Sunday, and like clockwork at 11:59 they had entered the Zoom waiting room. Of course -- two high school teachers. As the camera comes on, I see Brad and then h... February 17, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Love means frank talk and joint investment in a future This Valentine's Day I have the greatest love story for you -- in fact two love stories bundled into one. I am calling this the "Romancing of the Financial Cornerstone." Love and money are inextricab... February 9, 2021