My 2022 reading

20 topics for your financial blog

If you feel frustrated by coming up with topics for your financial…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for June 26: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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Abbreviation: U.S. or US for United States?

A client used to abbreviate the United States as U.S. and the…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for May 29: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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How to highlight text in emails

What YOU say about highlighting text in emails

What's the best way to highlight text in emails? That's the question…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for April 24: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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investable vs investible

“Investable” or “investible”–which spelling is correct?

How should you spell the word that may appear in descriptions…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for March 27: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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Commas and independent clauses

Commas and independent clauses

Commas drive me crazy. I’m often unsure about whether my clients’…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for February 27: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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When to use numbers instead of bullets for lists

When to use numbers instead of bullets for lists

When should you use numbers instead of bullets for indented lists?…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for January 30: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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Automation to improve your writing

Automation to improve your writing

Automated tools can improve your financial writing. Proofreading Some…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for December 26: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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well-exercised writer

Well-exercised writers are better writers

Have you resolved to exercise more? With that in mind, I’ve…
Why I love Speak for proofreading

Why I love Speak for proofreading

If you've ever tried to proofread the gazillionth draft of an…
Mistake Monday

MISTAKE MONDAY for November 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?

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My 2022 reading

My 2022 reading

Here are some of the books that I enjoyed reading during 2022. Writing Actually,…