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From Disinterested to Fully Engaged

December 12, 2018 By Dina Isola Leave a Comment

For the better part of my career in the financial world, I was somewhat of a disinterested investor.  Even though contributions were made to my retirement account, bills were paid on time, debt was kept manageable, credit cards were paid on time, and the bank account was never overdrawn – I wasn’t fully engaged.

What drew me in was not my own situation, but my father’s illness that left my mother in need of help.  Suddenly, it was critical that I step up my knowledge and involvement.  The urgency (for someone else’s benefit) was just the push that I needed and it changed everything, right down to my career path.

I spoke with Tara Siegel Bernard, personal finance reporter for The New York Times for my podcast, On Her Mind, and discovered a kindred spirit.  She, too, did not set out with the goal of writing about personal finance, but as her knowledge grew she found herself “aching to write about people and their stories” and ultimately started writing for a broader audience.

That authenticity enables her to reach readers and inspire them to take a more active role in their financial lives.

As a female, she is in a unique position to demystify personal finance for women.  As a working mother with young children, she faces similar challenges that many can relate to, which makes her advice practical.

If you know a disinterested investor, share the podcast and introduce them to Tara’s column.  That might be the nudge they need to get going in the right direction.

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Dina Isola

Since 2002, Dina Isola has worked closely with investors, hearing their concerns. Drawing on her experiences and challenges, Real$martica was born, which focuses on making personal finance issues relatable to women, children and families and educating investors to make informed decisions. A contributor to A Teachable Moment, she is a client relations specialist at Ritholtz Wealth Management. She also serves on Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Task Force.

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