Smart Women Smart Money

Don’t build your life trying to keep up with someone else’s. Oklahoma State Auditor @SAICindyByrd's advice to the next generation: save consistently, live within your means, and take personal responsibility for your finances. Financial responsibility is freedom.

Financial independence is power. Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla reminds us that when women build strong financial foundations, we become independent, confident, & able to uplift our families, communities, & our country. Smart women. Strong impact. ✨ @Comp_Nieshalla

Accountability takes courage and leadership. Oklahoma State Auditor @SAICindyByrd has spent nearly three decades shining a light on government spending. Her legacy? Stand for what’s right even if you stand alone. youtu.be/E7PKF_BRTbc

She didn’t plan to be an accountant, but 28 years later, @SAICindyByrd calls serving as Oklahoma State Auditor one of the most honorable careers she could have chosen. Drawn by a love of numbers and a desire to give back, she’s spent decades strengthening accountability for her state.

🎶 And now, a little piece of Ireland… Enjoy an authentic Irish tune from Maggie Murphy and let it transport you straight to the Emerald Isle this #StPatricksDay 🍀

☘️ Dreaming of Ireland? 🇮🇪 Maggie Murphy shares how her family turned years of saving into the trip of a lifetime, all with staying in budget. Read the article: swsmmagazine.com/2026/03/dont-l…

☘️ Don’t leave all your green on the Emerald Isle! 💸🇮🇪 This #stpatricksday, take a page from Maggie Murphy’s playbook—plan smart, save consistently, and make your dream trip a reality (without blowing your budget). From “Ireland Funds” to family savings goals, it’s all about turning small steps into unforgettable memories. Read more 👇 swsmmagazine.com/2026/03/dont-l…

From staffer to statewide leader, @AZTreasurerYee now manages nearly $65B in state cash flow and has doubled assets under management during her tenure. As a mother first, she champions financial literacy and has expanded 529 education savings. She teaches three simple principles: Save. Spend wisely. Share. youtu.be/FZpIdw967sg

🇺🇸 As America marks 250 years, we’re looking back at the women who helped shape the nation. Read it now: swsmmagazine.com/2026/03/being-…

How do you teach a third grader about money? @AZTreasurerYee shares three simple principles using wooden blocks: Save, Spend wisely, and Share. She emphasizes earning your money, growing it, and stewarding it well. She also helped pass a law requiring financial education for Arizona high schoolers because confidence with money should start early.

Before modern offices and schools, American women were building a nation—raising families, running homes, and shaping society. Discover their stories in Being an American Woman: The Dawn of a Nation. 🇺🇸 swsmmagazine.com/2026/03/being-…

Don't wait until the “perfect time” to step into leadership. @AZTreasurerYee encourages women to take the leap into public service or finance, even when life feels full. We are built to multitask, lead, and rise to the moment. You won’t know what’s possible unless you go for it!

From selling pencils at 9 years old to protecting Kentucky taxpayers as State Auditor, @KYAuditor Allison Ball’s journey started with a lesson in earning, saving, and entrepreneurship. ✏️💼 You have more to offer than you think. Step up. youtu.be/-IZ5j2Qr3kk

March into National Reading Month! 🐦 Inspire curiosity and creativity—get your flock reading with SWSM’s latest guide.

Too many women talk themselves out of opportunities before they even begin. @KYAuditor Allison Ball encourages young women not to self-disqualify. If you have the interest and the aptitude, trust it. Your voice belongs at the table.

When people hear “auditor,” they think taxes. But for @KYAuditor Allison Ball, it’s about something bigger: holding government accountable for every dollar it spends. ✅ Making sure funds are used properly ✅ Enforcing the law ✅ Stopping waste and fraud in their tracks Strong oversight doesn’t just protect tax dollars — it protects communities.

This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to share a special interview series celebrating women who are shaping America’s financial future. Smart women. Smart money. Strong America. 🇺🇸 Stay tuned, first clip drops tomorrow!

This Presidents Day, we reflect on the leadership that has guided our nation through its greatest challenges. 🇺🇸

Valentine’s Day can be sweet, but for those who’ve lost a loved one, it can sting. Teach kids compassion: help them send a card or cookies to someone grieving. Small acts, big impact. 💕 swsmmagazine.com/2026/02/caring…