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Laura M. Rodebaugh
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  • Indianapolis, IN
  • United States
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Heather Sokol joined Laura M. Rodebaugh's group
Dreaming and Planning for Women
Dream big. Plan big. This group is dedicated to women and their dreams. What do you hope to accomplish in life? What steps are you taking to make that happen?
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Laura M. Rodebaugh and David Frank are now friends
June 14
Laura M. Rodebaugh commented on Stephanie Daily's event 'Sassy on the Southside!'
I look forward to finally meeting everyone! Laura
June 12
Stephanie Daily is attending Stephanie Daily's event
Sassy on the Southside! at Fireside Brewhouse
July 2, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
Ok, I don't know about you ladies, but June has flown by! My initial motive was to get all of us together once a month - but I blew that. SO - here we go for July. July 2nd (Thursday) 6-8 at the FIreside Brewhouse: 997 E County Line Rd, Greenwood...
June 12
Sari Mandresh and Adelaide Newland joined Laura M. Rodebaugh's group
Dreaming and Planning for Women
Dream big. Plan big. This group is dedicated to women and their dreams. What do you hope to accomplish in life? What steps are you taking to make that happen?
June 1
Leslie Carpenter joined Laura M. Rodebaugh's group
Dreaming and Planning for Women
Dream big. Plan big. This group is dedicated to women and their dreams. What do you hope to accomplish in life? What steps are you taking to make that happen?
May 27
Christine Ashby and Heidi Maurer joined Laura M. Rodebaugh's group
Dreaming and Planning for Women
Dream big. Plan big. This group is dedicated to women and their dreams. What do you hope to accomplish in life? What steps are you taking to make that happen?
May 26
Karla Hawkins and Laura M. Rodebaugh are now friends
May 19

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Friend
What is your greatest strength?
Creativity. I use creativity in both my personal and professional life. Although I am a financial planner in business, I am an artist as a hobby. I enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts. I paint, draw, scrapbook, etc. Computer graphics are fun too. I like trying different types of crafts as well. I've painted birdhouses, painted rocks, and even built a dollhouse.
What are you working on?
I'm working on meeting new people and growing my financial planning practice.
In my practice, areas of focus include: 1) Women: Studies estimate that up to 90% of women will be solely responsible for their household finances at some point. Whether they're currently handling their finances alone or working alongside a spouse/partner, it's important that women are aware and involved in the financial planning process. I help educate women about their financial goals and responsibilities, so they can make informed decisions and take appropriate action. 2) Families of Children with Special Needs: These families face unique challenges. Because they're so busy dealing with today's issues, they sometimes lack time and energy to deal with tomorrow. Working with a professional can help these families to navigate through a complicated maze of important financial decisions. Comprehensive planning can help them address both current and future issues.
How big is your business?
Self-employed
What is your Job Title
Other
What is your alma mater?
University of Indianapolis
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
Meet new people; network; give and receive new business opportunities. If each of us has a passion and a strength, I believe that we can help each other to be successful in our chosen paths. We can all learn from each other. We can also grow both personally and professionally by reaching out to one another.

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Laura M. Rodebaugh

Lessons from Grandma and Grandpa - financial advice from a past era

There's no question that our economy has endured some extreme challenges and tough times over the past year or so. Everyone agrees that we're officially in a recession, but the question has now become: how long will it last? Is the end near or do we have a longer road to recovery? Regardless of how you feel about our current economic state or the time till recovery, one thing is certain: a lot of people have taken a good hard look at their finances, cut back spending and paid close attention to… Continue

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Laura M. Rodebaugh

Budgeting blog: Start off 2009 the right way by developing a budget

A new year brings new possibilities and new beginnings. With 2008 behind us, this is an opportunity for a fresh start. Each new year, many people make new year's resolutions, which commonly include intentions to eat right or start an exercise program. These resolutions often don't last beyond the month of January. Sure, we all start off with the best of intentions, but life happens and usually that means our new year's resolutions quickly disappear. At this time of making new year's resolutions,… Continue

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 10:37pm —

Laura M. Rodebaugh

Count your blessings

Ahhh, the holidays. What an interesting time of year. So much going on, so many different views and beliefs. The holiday season tends to evoke a wide range of emotions in people. Some are incredibly happy, excited or sentimental. Some do not celebrate or avoid the holidays altogether. Some seem to experience nothing but stress as they prepare for the celebrations, gift-giving or time with family and friends. Others approach the season nonchalantly or with lukewarm feelings. Still others are sad… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2008 at 11:43pm — 1 Comment

Laura M. Rodebaugh

To blog or not to blog?

Okay. I'll be honest. I've never been into online social media that much. With the exception of LinkedIn (and now Smaller Indiana), I don't have a profile page posted anywhere. I've never had a blog or a photo gallery or a personal website. These things are all fine and good, and I've enjoyed viewing the blogs, websites and photo galleries of friends and relatives. I've just never done it myself. But now I think that the times have finally caught up with me and I've decided to make that irrevoca… Continue

Posted on December 21, 2008 at 1:58pm — 6 Comments

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At 4:55pm on March 18, 2009, Brandon Bauer said…
Hello, I am new to Smaller Indiana and thought I would reach out to connect and say hello. My name is Brandon and I am the Director for Musical Medicine. We build music libraries for hospitals.

Are you planning on attending the Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival next Thursday? I hear it's going to be huge, they expect about 1,500 people to attend. It should be a great networking day! I have free tickets, if you need a ticket, let me know and I'll email you one. If you want more details about it, it's listed under events on the 26th.

Have a good day and I look forward to networking with you. Please let me know if I can ever do anything for you,
Brandon
At 8:14pm on January 28, 2009, Bettina Settles said…
Thanks for the friends invite!
At 7:56am on January 14, 2009, Admin Smaller Indiana said…
Laura,
Glad you will be at the 4,000 member party, be sure to invite a few of your friends too. Even if they aren't yet members of Smaller Indiana. This is definitely a "more the merrier" event
At 10:33am on January 1, 2009, Tahneesha Smith said…
Hello Laura,

Happy New Year! Glad to meet you. I am look forward to interacting and sharing experiences in the future.
At 11:37am on December 23, 2008, Matt Breeden said…
Thanks for the invite and I'm glad that you enjoy reading about what I do. All the best with jumping into Smaller Indiana.
At 9:56am on December 22, 2008, Laura Frank said…
Hi, Laura, thanks for the friend invite! What a great list of hobbies you have!
At 7:57pm on December 21, 2008, Tammy Goins said…
Hi Laura - nice to "meet" you! We are actually Ameriprise clients already. We work with Tony Jung. Do you know him?
At 6:02pm on December 20, 2008, Jill Sowder said…
Thank you. Stop by the store sometime...it's prettier than the website!
At 3:52pm on December 20, 2008, Theresia Whitfield said…
Hi, Laura, Welcome. And thanks for the friends invite! Indeed, you have cute doggies too!!
At 9:36am on December 19, 2008, Dave Gibbs said…
Welcome Laura!

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