"My friend told me she would buy my ticket to this financial seminar - I had to admit, at first I thought it was going to be some sort of sales thing, and then I read about it and I thought, this is going to be like eating vegetables, you don't like it, but you know it's good for you so you do it!!  (Actually I love my veggies, but you know what I'm sayin'.)  What a pleasant surprise!!  I have to say I learned more today about my money than I have in years - which basically I'm not very good with my money, so what a great learning experience for me!  It was all day and they had some really fantastic speakers and breakout sessions.  I just really enjoyed myself.  I'm telling you ladies, and guys too, if you need to learn the basics about your money, this non-profit organization's conference is really a great thing to attend.  I foresee it being on Oprah someday, so go now when it's still cheap and you can get a seat!!"  -  Donna W

"In my 24 years, this is the most impressive event I have been involved in. I have never seen a group better aligned with what we want from an event. The participating women were there because they are conscientious about making smarter decisions. They were looking for advice and personal connections to help them achieve their potential. They are exactly the type of people we want to bring to State Farm."  -  Kathy Northrop, Northrop Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

"Marcia is such an incredible resource.  Her passion for all things money is contagious.  And her commitment to women taking on their own financial fitness is tireless.  Marcia’s wisdom helped me get things whipped into shape. Today I can happily declare that I am debt free!"  -  Kristen Marie Schuerlein

"You have changed my and my family's lives for the better!  I left the forum with a new vision and a new direction.  I will never be the same!"  -  Jamie Kay

"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentation at the WISE conference on Saturday.  I just think you are a great speaker, very down to earth, and I didn't feel intimidated to ask you questions."  -  Leah McLemore

"It is very rare today to find gems, like yourself, thank you for being such an inspiration.  Knowing that there is someone out there who really cares helps keep us from slipping into our old ways... your vision really does matter and your essence is felt in what you do."  -  Cassie Benson

"You have been a marvelous inspiration to me.  My own story is one of learning valuable lessons - albeit too late, but now using what I’m learning to motivate myself and those around me to make sure we look after the women in our lives and not to become complacent.  My immediate goal is sharing all I’m learning with family and friends, and then maybe, once I’m more financially secure, being able to get out and help others find the financial freedom that is truly available to a lot of us.  I have several nieces who range in age from 5 to 25, and even though their parents are guiding them fairly well, I am sharing my 43 year old story and telling them to start now!"  -  Jo Hood

"Total enjoyment of a day that I should have been cleaning."  -  Colleen Elliott

"Your seminars exude ethics, sincerity, and honesty."  -  Lynn Silver

"Marcia and her fellow presenters speak, while Forum attendees sit forward in their seats taking reference notes.  The speakers provide valuable financial tools, and often funny stories drawing the audience into current and future-based money matters.  Money Wise Women are respected, educated, shunning fear and motivated to become women of integrity."  -  Kathleen Solas

"Money Wi$e Women™ forums are ALWAYS awesome - so informative, helpful, supportive and FREE!  Thank you so much for ALL you do to EMPOWER women,,,,,and men too!"  -  Suzanne Kincaid, author of Financial Freedom On $1 A Day

"This is a great idea.  I wish you success and expect to go to another forum in the future.  It helps towards working on finances as a team."  -  Ted Pyles

"Your workshop this past Saturday was exactly what I needed to give me the courage to continue the fight through the blackberry patch of my financial problems and their effect on every part of my life.  I made some phone calls this morning which I had been putting off for years.  I have been so paralyzed with fear and shame that I have been stuck, unable to deal with even some of the simplest issues in my financial life.  I hope that as I use the tools and the knowledge I am receiving now because of the Forum I attended, that I will begin to recover and move forward again and eventually have a story which will be of value to other women."  -  Jennifer C

"I had been worried about straightening out my finances for a long time.  Figuring out where to start was overwhelming, so I just kept putting the dreaded task off.  I attended a Moneywise Women forum in January 2006.  This event gave me concrete ideas about how to get my finances in order.  Figuring out what I needed to do wasn't so daunting anymore.  In fact, taking steps to get fiscally fit has been quite empowering.  I've been able to accomplish so much in the past two months, and I'm looking at money matters in an entirely different light.  MWW literally changed my life.  Thank you!"  -  Ann V

"I can't say enough about your workshop(s) - especially that you offer such quality information for free! It's always nice to come to the various sessions at the forum.  I truly am committed to improving my financial health along with other facets of my life in 2004.   Things that I learned (or was reminded of) at the Money Wi$e Women™ forum will help me reach my goals."  -  Carol B

"I very much enjoyed attending the events on the Money Wi$e Women™ forum.  It was more informative than I expected!!!"  -  Audrey L

"I was afraid this conference might have a lot of sales pitches and amateur canned presentations about finances.  These are things I've run into at other free programs.  All I found here was knowledgeable presenters with lots of great information and useful handouts.   Well worth giving up my Saturday and driving over an hour each way to attend!"  -  Kathie T

"I really enjoyed the workshop and hope I will be able to attend the next one.  There was so much positive energy and it was great to see so many women taking charge of their lives."  -  Andrea E

"Thank you for your down-to-earth approach to finances.  I never felt talked down to, and for the first time the basics of money and investing make sense to me.  I am 31 years old, and will be starting my IRA at the end of the month!  I am so EXCITED to achieve and maintain financial fitness and freedom!"  -  Wanda B

"The workshop has really helped me take charge of my financial future.  I reorganized my budget so now I know what I can afford.  No new debt and I’m paying myself first."  -  Katrice S

"I learned so much but better yet, I have superb tools to assist me in reaching my financial goals."  -  Joy S

"This course was beyond my expectations; I wanted to hear more!"  -  Julie T

"I learned a lot, and it was just what I needed to start taking charge and responsibility."  -  Patty W

"Even though I take pride in being somewhat knowledgeable in financial matters, I found the Money Wi$e Women™ event to be very informative.  Your desire to educate women not only helped me, but has helped my parents as we work to place their remaining funds in secure investments."  -  Sharon B

"Just a note to update you:  I'm investing $200 a month in an IRA and $75 a month for my daughter, Mimi.  I paid off $4000 on VISA and reduced the credit limit to $2500.  I only have $2300 left to pay off and now have $2500 in my business savings."  -  Marilyn M

"Recently, I had the opportunity to purchase my first home and Marcia Brixey's financial advice was absolutely what I needed!  Her on-target input provided me with invaluable strategies to secure a good loan and to raise my credibility with my lender.  I highly recommend any woman to attend one of her Money Wise Women™ Forums.  Marcia gives the kind of time-tested advice that will help you get your financial house in order and help you reach your dreams!"  -  Jan D