We all love to shop however there comes a time when a woman needs to take control of her spending. Before you make that next shoe purchase, think of all the other ways you can use this money. In order to take control, you have to make a true effort into understanding your current financial situation.

There is a group of women called the “Smart Cookies” (and yes they are sweet), that once found themselves drowning in consumer debt. Inspired by an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on personal finance, they formed the “Smart Cookies” and started developing strategies for turning their finances around. Their proven recipe for success has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, MSNBC, and in the New York Daily News and Money Magazine.

They are also the hosts of a new TV show on the W Network and the authors of “The Smart Cookies Guide to Making More Dough”, assisting readers through how to achieve financial security without lifestyle deprivation. They’ve also just recently launched their brand new website designed by meloCreative, where you can sign in and become a member to receive their bi-weekly newsletter.

I did mention these were some Smart Cookies, right? I am looking forward to more in-depth interviews with the fabulous five cookies: Andrea - The Debt Buster, Angela - The Money Magnet, Katie - The Number Cruncher, Robyn - The Cash Counselor, and Sandra -The savvy Spender, where they will spill the beans on their successes!

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider