I was always a good saver, but I was not good at managing my investments. Fortunately, I discovered Galia in 2010 after reading an article about her work with a client. After meeting with Galia, she established a plan for me to streamline my numerous accounts and re-allocate my investments to be more aligned with my financial goals. What a wonderful sense of empowerment once I implemented her recommendations! I continue to meet with Galia once or twice a year for a “financial check-up”. She is very knowledgeable yet provides practical and unbiased advice which I can actually understand.
— Maeve, New York City
Strong basic places to start changing my money situation – I could relay them to my husband easily. Your no pressure attitude was very inviting to face a subject that can be scary and has negative feelings associated with it. So I think it is right on for someone like me who wants to change my money situation. The handout is very helpful with the website references for spreadsheets. The call is a perfect outline of how to jump into the Money Game and be a productive player. The basics of how to move in a positive direction from where you currently stand and the beginning concepts of how to advance to the next round.
— Stephanie Lord-Johnson, LEED AP, BERGLUND Architects, LLC,, http://www.berglundarchitects.com/
Galia Gichon’s course 3 Ways To Whip Your Finances Into Shape is a great place to start learning about managing your personal finances. She teaches you quick, easy steps to better understand your finances in a way that is encouraging and easy to understand.
— Catherine Alford, http://budgetblonde.com/
As a owner of a business Galia’s work has helped me throughout the years. I now can think about retirement and owning a home in the future in a way I did not think was possible. Her ability to continually look at your changing needs and modify is more than an investment!
— Gwynne Marshall, Alexander Technique Instructor and Gourmet Chef, http://gwynnemarshall.com/
Great job on the presentation Galia! I loved how this workshop emphasized the importance of knowing their current financial situation, future financial goals and the importance of setting dollar amount goals for saving.
— Dana C.
When I wanted to invest my retirement funds and experience peace of mind, I knew exactly who to call: Galia Gichon! I used to find even thinking about my retirement investments totally overwhelming but now that Galia has infused her magic touch, I actually look forward to our biannual meetings and am also inspired by her to save as much as possible while still having fun. She took a task that seemed insurmountable and broke it down into easy to implement steps. Now I not only understand my long term investment goals but I can also read my monthly statement! Imagine that! Don’t delay, call Galia Today!
— Erica Ecker, Professional Organizer, http://www.thespacialist.com/
I’ve been working with Galia for many years. When I first came to her I was in deep debt.
She was straight with me, gave me the hard facts, never unkind, and helped me through that horrible period and now I am debt free. She advises, takes no percentages on any investments she suggests and always has my good interest in the forefront. I highly recommend her.
— Sherri Rosen, http://www.sherrirosen.com/
Thanks again for a great course. I learned a ton and plan on getting to it….slowly but surely.
— Heidi Udvardy, http://www.udvardydesign.com
Galia provides the perfect mix of information and empowerment. Simply Money is right for any woman who wants to handle her personal or business finances calmly and competently.
— Kaye, Speaker Coach, Communicate with Power and Ease, http://www.jezrakaye.com
Galia has a unique way of making valuable information accessible and creating an encouraging environment. The financial foundation she provides offers peace of mind. I am grateful for this experience and highly recommend it!
— Susan Ross, Visual Artist, http://www.susanrossstudio.com
I wanted to tell you how unbelievable the class has been. You are right, just knowing what you have makes a huge difference!!!!! Thanks again.
— Caroline Cooper
Galia and her team provide not only their expertise but also, and perhaps more importantly, the necessary tools with which to reach your financial goals. This is a transformative financial fitness workshop that every woman, especially entrepreneurs, should take.
— Catherine Brophy, http://www.thefengshuidetective.com
This is the information you wished your parents taught you when you were 18. A must for anyone who has ever stumbled in the market and needs to get their mojo back. Galia gives you money confidence and peace of mind.
— Tara Seawright, Interior Designer, http://www.taraseawright.com
I was the stereotypical stay at home Mom with 2 small children, a house in the suburbs and a husband who provided for us as we lived the America dream. Then my American dream ended suddenly. With 2 small children, many financial obligations and little understanding of handling money beyond paying bills. A friend told me that Galia could teach me. That was in 2004. Since then, Galia has not only taught me, I brought my Mom and my Daughter to her also. Through her education, she has saved all 3 of us from what could have been very costly mistakes had we blindly trusted others.
All 3 generations continue to work with Galia to manage and build our own financial futures and she empowers us at every step along our path.
We highly recommend Galia and Down-to-Earth Finance to anyone who wants to get into the driver’s seat of their own financial affairs and start building their future.
— DS, Princeton NJ
I’ve only taken two short workshops with Galia, but already she’s empowered me to take control of my finances. Before, I lived in a worried fog of increasing credit card debt and ignorance about how to plan for retirement. Now, I have a plan to erase my credit card and student loan debt and I actually understand how to manage my retirement accounts. From what I learned in the first session, I was able to look at the retirement elections I had previously made blindly and choose better ones. I also made a proper budget that works for me and also allows me to travel while paying down my debt. Lastly, I am being supported in my goals by a “money buddy” who I met in the first workshop. Doing all this is not easy, but having the right tools to do it gives me the confidence that I can manage this challenge. I owe a big thanks to Galia!
— Laura
Thanks for all of your advice last night, I really enjoyed the workshop and I am finally starting to understand Mutual Funds a bit more which had been a bit of a mystery to me. Thanks for your help.
— Tara
I also now feel like I have a series of simple things I can do to make myself increasingly more fiscally fit.
— Davide Dickson
There is something for everyone in this workshop, from debt and investments to budgeting and retirement. Very motivational!
— Susan Silberman
Helped me to start thinking about my financial goals again, rather than feeling overwhelmed and just ignoring it all.
— Meghan Marty
I think the most important thing I learned yesterday was about spending smarter (budgeting). Your seminar helped me realize that I can have control of my finances and my future.
— Nilda Nales
Galia’s workshop is for any woman—from the hard-charging corporate executive, the self-employed freelancer, to the stay-at-home mom—who understands that her financial future is well within her competencies but just needs a little education to enlighten her of her opportunities.
— Amelia Blanquera
Because of Down-to-Earth Finance, I got on the road to buy my current apartment, to take all deductions I possibly could, and to be more responsible with my own finances.
— Beth Greenwald
