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The Paycheck Fairness Act

by Judy Heft | Mar 31, 2023 | Empowerment

The Paycheck Fairness Act is a little light — and we have to make it shine. Connecticut’s own US Representative Rosa DeLauro introduced the bill last year, but it was ultimately unsuccessful. The need for something to address the gender pay gap has recently gained...

Thank Heaven for Women

by Judy Heft | Jan 12, 2023 | Empowerment

Let’s be honest: There’s been a lot of disgusting discourse about women in the news. Rather than amplify it, I thought about the impact women have had on the workforce (I can’t believe I’m having this conversation in 2022). What’s often missing from the conversation...

Empowering Your Brain Cells

by Judy Heft | Aug 3, 2022 | Empowerment

Are you a widow or recent divorcee who never had a handle on the household finances? If you are, you’re not alone. At JHA, we meet with a lot of people who have, in small amounts over time, abdicated their power to their partner. In the event that they become a...

Create A Cybersecurity Plan Of Action

by Judy Heft | Jan 14, 2022 | Empowerment, End of Year, Fraud, Scams

Now is the time for a cybersecurity check. Don’t wait! There is a lot riding on a laptop as it accumulates information as someone goes about their life. It would be a very valuable asset for fraudsters and scammers. So, how can someone protect themselves from...

There Are Eight Money Types: Which One Are You?

by Judy Heft | Nov 11, 2021 | Empowerment, Finance, Retirement

Talking about money is uncomfortable for most of us. As young adults, we were taught to never talk about religion, politics or money. Money is much more than dollars and cents. It is very emotional. Some people live way above their means. Others completely leave the...

Negotiate Your Way to a Higher Salary

by Liz Levy | Jul 6, 2021 | Empowerment

Here are tips to negotiate salary. New job market – new job opportunities, time to talk salary negotiation….Let’s start with some stats…(based on reporting by Forbes): Forty-six percent of men negotiated their salaries compared to 34 percent of women. Workers...