Welcome to Of Independent Means

What is Of Independent Means?

A monthly newsletter about money and independence - written for women who are managing wealth on their own and want to do it well.

Why now?

Because women are managing more money than ever, but many don’t feel confident doing so. Because financial security is a key ingredient to aging well, living freely, and giving generously. And because women deserve to feel empowered, not anxious, when it comes to their money.

This newsletter will help you move from being overwhelmed to clarity, from “I hope I’m doing this right” to “I know I got this.”

The type of questions I will help you answer:

  • What’s the best way to ensure I don’t outlive my money?

  • Do I need life or long-term care insurance?

  • How do I choose a financial advisor?

  • Can I avoid investing in things I don’t believe in?

What You’ll Get
Each month, you’ll receive:

  • One well-researched, plain-English post with financial guidance you can act on. No jargon. No sales pitches. Just trusted, thoughtful content written specifically for you.

  • Occasional curated tools to support your financial life.

  • A space that honors your independence and ambition.

For now, free subscribers get access to everything. I will offer exclusive content or live Q&As down the road, but I want to keep it simple for now.

A Bit About Me
I’m Cathy Curtis. I’m a financial advisor and founder of a financial planning and investment management firm with more than 25 years of experience helping women make confident, informed decisions with their money.

This newsletter is my way of sharing what I know in service of your independence, security, and freedom. I believe that good financial guidance should be empowering, not intimidating. You don’t need to know everything- just enough to take the next right step.

Besides money and personal finance, I love writing and discussing fashion and beauty. I’m an amateur watercolorist and a fitness fanatic.

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Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Curtis Financial Planning, a financial advisory firm focusing on single, progressive, savvy women. Reader, writer, yoga practitioner, swimmer, cycler, and lover of fashion.