Colleen K. MacFarlane's Blog, page 5
June 7, 2025
Listen to Your Heart
Some of the best books are historical fiction. A trip back in history to learn, through storytelling, about what it was like to live in earlier times.
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART is such a true story set in 1870s-1940s America. Rosa Kerker's life story about her family, her devotion to the Catholic church, her struggles, pandemics, the Great Depression, and women's suffragist's.
A perfect read and a timeless masterpiece for women of all ages. Inspiring and educational. Available on Amazon in paperback and kindle.
**Each chapter contains newspaper articles and pictures.**
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART is such a true story set in 1870s-1940s America. Rosa Kerker's life story about her family, her devotion to the Catholic church, her struggles, pandemics, the Great Depression, and women's suffragist's.
A perfect read and a timeless masterpiece for women of all ages. Inspiring and educational. Available on Amazon in paperback and kindle.
**Each chapter contains newspaper articles and pictures.**
June 6, 2025
Listen to Your Heart
Listen to Your Heart. Historical fiction, perfect for Catholic women, all ages.
Set in 1870s - 1940s USA. Heartwarming, informative chronology of the real life of Rosa Kerker, her struggle to find and live a life without regret, and her unbreakable commitment to family.
Learn about pandemics of the day, women's suffragist's, survival of the catholic schools during the Great Depression, The Mayo Clinic, Normandy Orphanage, and the tremendous sacrifices and influence by nuns of all orders who contributed their knowledge and assistance to the betterment of society during this tumultuous period in American history.
Set in 1870s - 1940s USA. Heartwarming, informative chronology of the real life of Rosa Kerker, her struggle to find and live a life without regret, and her unbreakable commitment to family.
Learn about pandemics of the day, women's suffragist's, survival of the catholic schools during the Great Depression, The Mayo Clinic, Normandy Orphanage, and the tremendous sacrifices and influence by nuns of all orders who contributed their knowledge and assistance to the betterment of society during this tumultuous period in American history.
FATAL FUNDS
Research ETF's and Mutual Funds and their impact on your portfolio, asset allocation, risk, and time horizon before you buy.
Numerous sources online, i.e., Morningstar, Market Watch, compare on Finra, and fund websites.
Limit trading activity and expense ratios if your desire is to keep more money in your pocket over the long run.
Author of: FATAL FUNDS; 5 stars on Amazon; in paperback and kindle.
Follow me on FB: Money Management for Women for interesting headlines and educational tidbits.
Numerous sources online, i.e., Morningstar, Market Watch, compare on Finra, and fund websites.
Limit trading activity and expense ratios if your desire is to keep more money in your pocket over the long run.
Author of: FATAL FUNDS; 5 stars on Amazon; in paperback and kindle.
Follow me on FB: Money Management for Women for interesting headlines and educational tidbits.
June 4, 2025
FATAL FUNDS
FATAL FUNDS - Financial thriller about personal investing, cybersecurity, Ponzi scheme, protecting your assets, mutual fund expenses, personal advisor's fee structures, financial infidelity, and more.
Here some latest news to heed - don't fall for this:
Tech Support Scams
A Maryland woman recently fell prey to a sophisticated tech support scam, losing over $10K.
The scam began with a pop-up message claiming her computer had a virus. After calling the provided number, she was manipulated by multiple scammers posing as tech support, bank representatives, and even Social Security officials. The scammers even emailed her a fraudulent letter to appear more legitimate. The victim was ultimately convinced to withdraw cash and hand it over to a fraudster in a vehicle.
This incident highlights a common scam pattern:
1.A fake virus alert appears on your screen
2.You're urged to call a "support" number
3.Scammers pose as officials to gain trust
Here some latest news to heed - don't fall for this:
Tech Support Scams
A Maryland woman recently fell prey to a sophisticated tech support scam, losing over $10K.
The scam began with a pop-up message claiming her computer had a virus. After calling the provided number, she was manipulated by multiple scammers posing as tech support, bank representatives, and even Social Security officials. The scammers even emailed her a fraudulent letter to appear more legitimate. The victim was ultimately convinced to withdraw cash and hand it over to a fraudster in a vehicle.
This incident highlights a common scam pattern:
1.A fake virus alert appears on your screen
2.You're urged to call a "support" number
3.Scammers pose as officials to gain trust
May 30, 2025
FATAL FUNDS
Timely novel about personal investing.
FATAL FUNDS - A financial thriller that informs readers about key elements of investing: Mutual Funds, expense ratios, judging the fees that financial planners charge, cybersecurity, and, last but not least, avoiding Ponzi schemes and being scammed.
Chapters on being hacked, financial infidelity, Greed, and how schemes are concocted and why we trust those charming salespeople.
5 Stars; available on Amazon in paperback & kindle.
FATAL FUNDS - A financial thriller that informs readers about key elements of investing: Mutual Funds, expense ratios, judging the fees that financial planners charge, cybersecurity, and, last but not least, avoiding Ponzi schemes and being scammed.
Chapters on being hacked, financial infidelity, Greed, and how schemes are concocted and why we trust those charming salespeople.
5 Stars; available on Amazon in paperback & kindle.
May 21, 2025
Listen to Your Heart
Listen to Your Heart - On Amazon. 1866-1950 USA. Follow the true story of Rosa Kerker and her strong Catholic family as they face harsh winters, death, conflicts, pandemics, women right to vote, politics, and more.
Rosa Kerker has many options to find meaning in her life, but she's up against an overbearing father who issues demands she objects to, and a shocking suicide that sets her life on a different trajectory.
Rosa Kerker has many options to find meaning in her life, but she's up against an overbearing father who issues demands she objects to, and a shocking suicide that sets her life on a different trajectory.
May 9, 2025
FATAL FUNDS
Nourish yourselves today: Fulfill a personal promise to learn about managing your investments. I know its a struggle if you feel it's difficult to understand financial lingo. That's why I've written: FATAL FUNDS.
With the average individual in mind, FATAL FUNDS is a financial fictional thriller - but absolutely based on a true story and real headlines.
Key investment terms are explained and, explored, using examples in an easy to understand manner.
The villain is cheating his clients. Learn along with Elaina and two other clients about red flags, resources, cybersecurity, financial infidelity, fake documents, and following the money in order to catch a crook.
With the average individual in mind, FATAL FUNDS is a financial fictional thriller - but absolutely based on a true story and real headlines.
Key investment terms are explained and, explored, using examples in an easy to understand manner.
The villain is cheating his clients. Learn along with Elaina and two other clients about red flags, resources, cybersecurity, financial infidelity, fake documents, and following the money in order to catch a crook.
April 30, 2025
FATAL FUNDS
Fatal Funds - Be informed as well as entertained. Story informs readers about a secret mysterious disease afflicting the protagonist, and key elements of personal investments are covered through examples, with pros and cons.
April 29, 2025
FATAL FUNDS
This financial planner did what?!!?
Author of: FATAL FUNDS - financial thriller written and dedicated to individual investors. An intriguing story that captivates while explaining key investing terms, resources, and red flags.
Available on Amazon; educational & entertainment purposes only. Book does not give financial advice.
http://colleenbooks.com/blog - keep abreast of recent scams making headlines.
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Author of: FATAL FUNDS - financial thriller written and dedicated to individual investors. An intriguing story that captivates while explaining key investing terms, resources, and red flags.
Available on Amazon; educational & entertainment purposes only. Book does not give financial advice.
http://colleenbooks.com/blog - keep abreast of recent scams making headlines.
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April 13, 2025
Listen to Your Heart
Based on the real life of Rosa Kerker, who immigrated to America in 1866 from Switzerland with her parents and siblings. As a young girl, she was a talented pianist, intelligent and adventurous. A heartwarming read about family and courage.
A historical account of the late 1800s and early 1900s in America.
A must read for Catholics, the changes and challenges faced during pandemics, the great depression, and women's rights.
Rosa was torn about what life choices she should make. Some of her family were supportive, while others were not.
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART, is a timeless must-read for women of all ages. You'll cheer her on as she sorts through her struggles, and you'll cry as she faces many obstacles.
Complete with actual newspaper accounts and pictures.
FOR ALL GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS - GREAT PHOTO WEBSITES -
deadfred.com
ancientfaces.com
findagrave.com
werelate.org/wiki
A historical account of the late 1800s and early 1900s in America.
A must read for Catholics, the changes and challenges faced during pandemics, the great depression, and women's rights.
Rosa was torn about what life choices she should make. Some of her family were supportive, while others were not.
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART, is a timeless must-read for women of all ages. You'll cheer her on as she sorts through her struggles, and you'll cry as she faces many obstacles.
Complete with actual newspaper accounts and pictures.
FOR ALL GENEALOGY ENTHUSIASTS - GREAT PHOTO WEBSITES -
deadfred.com
ancientfaces.com
findagrave.com
werelate.org/wiki
