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Financial role models are important – especially for women, according to finance industry veteran, Barbara Stewart, who has spent the past few years researching the relationship between money and women. According to her research, most women acquire their financial knowledge from other people, not from textbooks, newspapers or financial institutions.Whether it’s your mother, your father, a grandparent or a neighbour, role models – good and bad – play a huge part in shaping our financial selves.

A few months ago, I wrote about how I hate clipping coupons — in fact, it's one of the top things I said I won't do in the name of frugality. But lately I’ve been rethinking my position.

When actress Katie Holmes walked away from her five-year marriage to superstar Tom Cruise, people were shocked and impressed. Rumours had been swirling that she had been planning her exit for months and used a disposable cell phone to consult with lawyers.