Becoming Mildred

Strong Relationships Surpass Money in Definition of Wealth

Strong Relationships Surpass Money in Definition of Wealth 1000 654 Donna Skeels Cygan

Illustration by Cathryn Cunningham / Albuquerque Journal What is wealth? Many people think wealth is simply money. This definition would include your investment accounts and your bank accounts. You work…

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Is a Roth Conversion Wise for You?

Is a Roth Conversion Wise for You? 2560 1794 Donna Skeels Cygan

My last article covered the “sunsetting” on Jan. 1, 2026, of many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.…

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Chapter 1: Mildred’s Story

Chapter 1: Mildred’s Story 2560 1710 Donna Skeels Cygan

In her wildest dreams, Mildred never expected to be an inspiration. At age 62 she was caring for her husband during his losing battle with colon cancer. Previously even-keeled, the…

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Becoming Mildred

Becoming Mildred 1251 613 Donna Skeels Cygan

In late 2013 my first book The Joy of Financial Security was published. My goal was to provide practical advice about managing money wisely, spending it wisely, and unraveling the…

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