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Category: Personal Finance

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Understanding The Real Impact Of The Pink Tax On Black Female Consumers

If you feel the stretch in your wallet due to the current economy, you are not alone. Inflation surges...

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From TikTok Gurus To Instagram Scams: How To Tell The Good Money Advice From The Bad

Many of us turn to social media for how-tos, and that includes money advice. Research has found that 61%...

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Why Saying No To Family Is Sometimes A Yes To Wealth

Oftentimes, ambitious women can face pressure to provide financially for their families. Unfortunately, saying no to a loved one never feels good, especially when...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 weeks ago
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The ‘Big Wealth’ Transfer Is Coming For Millennial Women, But Are We Ready?

There’s a historic financial shift underway for women. According to reports, trillions of dollars are moving from older generations, particularly Baby Boomers, to millennials...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 weeks ago
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The True Cost Of Living A Soft Life On A Hard Budget

In a perfect world, we’d all like to wake up at noon, go have brunch, shop after, squeeze in a nap, and go wherever...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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Understanding The Shift From Accumulation To Longevity-Focused Spending

Just like we experience different phases of life in terms of our health, career, and family, our financial life has a cycle of its...

By: Natalli Marie Amato · 2 months ago
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Why So Many People Live Paycheck To Paycheck, Even High Earners

Living paycheck to paycheck is no longer limited to low-income households. In 2025, Americans earning $100,000 a year are more likely to report living paycheck...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 months ago
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Aligning Your Wealth Plan With An 80 Plus Year Life Expectancy

Given the rising life expectancy to over 80, your money needs to last longer than traditional advice assumes. Align...

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How Millennial Women Are Using Fractional Real Estate Investing To Diversify Their Portfolios

The ability to invest your money can come in many shapes and sizes. For women looking for a smaller...

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Shifting From Asset Accumulation To Longevity Focused Cash Flow

In today’s era of extended lifespans, where individuals may need savings to last 30+ years, the traditional focus is asset accumulation, but in recent...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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5 Strategies For Maximizing Wealth In A Lower Interest Rate Environment

Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve decided to hold federal funds interest rates in the 3.50%-3.75% range after seeing rate cuts in 2025. As...

By: Natalli Marie Amato · 2 months ago
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You Don’t Need To Be ‘Bad With Money’ To Need Financial Support

Most people, especially women, do not have a financial advisor even when they need one because they think they don’t make enough money, couldn’t...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 3 months ago
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How To Manage Variable Income In The Gig-Executive Economy

Smart money management is essential when unpredictable compensation is your main source of income. Working in high-level freelance, consulting, or contract-based roles, specifically in the...

By: Izzy Spears · 3 months ago
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5 Radical Things You Can Do Today To Get Closer To Financial Freedom

In a vision of financial freedom, imagine waking up with no fear about how you’ll pay your bills or no anxiety about returning to...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago
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How To Protect Your Assets Against 2026 Inflation Shifts

While we may not be able to ward off the impacts of inflation completely, we have more agency than...

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Why Gen Z And Millennial Consumers Feel Disillusioned — And How They Can Drive Real Change

Walk into any classroom, scroll through TikTok, or sit in on a Gen Z focus group, and you’ll hear...

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Four Ways To Turn Your Hobby Into Extra Income

It is no secret that the job market is experiencing strain. Challenger, Gray, and Christmas reported that nearly 260,000 job cuts occurred in Q4 of 2025....

By: Izzy Spears · 3 months ago
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What Percentage Of Taxes Were Taken Out Of Your Paycheck In 2025?

For most people in 2025, around 29%-33% of taxes are taken out of their paycheck. The exact percentage will depend largely on the state...

By: Her Agenda · 3 months ago
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The Top 3 Nutrition Myths Every Woman Should Know

When it comes to nutrition and health, there are many myths involved that could potentially be harmful. A lot of people are looking for...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
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How To Rebound Financially When You’ve Literally Lost Everything

For many women, the chain reaction of mass layoffs, high healthcare costs, and political conflict has become an all-too-common experience rather than a rare...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago
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Leah Collins Talks MAXXED OUT, Her New Show On OWN Network Airing Saturday, January 10th 9/8c

OWN Network has a fun new series bound to keep you engaged while you learn something at the same time. MAXXED OUT is about...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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Has The Fed Fixed The Economy Yet? And Other Burning Economic Questions For 2026

The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected,...

7 Ways To Manage Financial Anxiety While Scaling Your Career

Adulting often comes with waves of money anxiety. Once you begin earning, especially at the start of your career,...

How To Adjust Your Monthly Budget To Account For New Year Financial Goals

The arrival of a new year often brings a renewed sense of ambition. Whether you are aiming to buy your first home, launch a...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 4 months ago
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How To Use Holiday Gifts, Bonuses, Or Side Hustle Revenue To Jump-Start A 2026 Emergency Fund

With holiday cash gifts, year-end work bonuses, and extra income from side hustles, there’s a powerful opportunity at the end of the year that...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 4 months ago
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How Women Are Building ‘Holiday Emergency Funds’ To Mitigate Over-Spending

Being fiscally responsible can benefit you in all aspects of life – especially during the holidays. Planning ahead to mitigate overspending will not only...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago
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The Real Talk About Retirement That Every Woman Needs To Hear

Too many of us aren’t thinking about retirement as much as we should. We put it off as a “future” problem, but planning about...

By: Marissa Braswell · 6 months ago
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Why Most Millennials Aren’t 9-To-5 Workers

In these times of creating your own lane, it appears that millennials have taken that notion and ran with it. Many things like the...

By: Candis McDow · 6 months ago
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How To Build Seasonal Side Projects To Boost Q4 Income And Portfolio Growth

As the calendar inches toward November, many professionals shift into year-end mode: tying up loose ends, closing projects, and...

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How Women Are Redefining Financial Empowerment

The conversation about women’s empowerment is evolving, and so are women’s thoughts about their economic independence. For women, building...

Pretirement

The Pretirement Playbook For Busy Women

Planning for retirement can seem overwhelming, but it’s never too early to start. Women in the workforce often experience the gender pay gap, career...

By: Kiara Manning · 6 months ago
Pretirement

How Women Can ‘Play With Purpose’ For Financial Freedom

The cards are on the table, and it’s time to make a move. For women looking towards retirement, this isn’t just any game; we’re...

By: Taylor Bushey · 7 months ago
Pretirement

Her Agenda And The Ad Council Promote ‘Pretirement’ Awareness With Stacked: Saving, Planning, And Playing With Intention

Her Agenda, the award-winning digital media platform, today announced a new collaboration with the Ad Council and AARP in support of the national This...

By: Her Agenda · 7 months ago
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The Rise Of Women’s Financial Book Clubs

Women’s financial book clubs are definitely on the rise, creating positive space where women come to read, discuss, and take action on topics related...

By: Candis McDow · 7 months ago
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5 Lessons From The Citi U: Money Moves – Budgeting In Big City Event

"Citi U: Money Moves Budgeting In A Big City" Event [...]Read More... from 5 Lessons From The Citi U:...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 7 months ago
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How Women Can Use Fractional Investing Platforms To Build Wealth

Investing in profitable stocks can be a key strategy in one’s wealth accumulation. While statistics show that approximately 70%...

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Black Women’s Unemployment Is Rising. Economists Say It’s A Warning Sign.

New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates...

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Redefining Retirement: How Elder Millennials Are Facing Realities, Pivots, And Reinventions

Elder millennials, born between 1980 and 1986, are approaching middle age in an economic landscape far different from what they were promised. Once told...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 10 months ago
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Budgeting For Big Life Changes: Marriage, Children, And Beyond

Adulting throws so many changes at you, sometimes all at once. Budgeting can help soften the blow of life, as it helps you prepare...

By: Candis McDow · 10 months ago
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Navigating Financial Planning For Single Mothers

Financial planning is essential in today’s times, especially in this economy. Not knowing where your next dollar will come from can be a crazy...

By: Candis McDow · 10 months ago
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Women Entrepreneurs On Why It’s Important To Separate Business And Personal Finances

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, business owners are reported to have higher income, savings, and wealth generating capabilities. However, their business revenue...

By: Taylor Bushey · 11 months ago
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Women Share The Budgeting Apps That Changed Their Finances

Looking at my bank balance used to be one of my greatest fears. I was scared of knowing how much I’d overspent and how...

By: Kanishka Nangare · 12 months ago
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Money Hacks To Help You Retire Early

I used to feel completely in the dark when it came to money. I didn’t know how to grow...

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How To Navigate Student Loans In 2025

The scope of student loan repayments has unexpectedly undergone significant changes in a short time, leaving borrowers seeking clarity...

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How To Plan Your Finances For Summer Travel

Summer is meant for sun-soaked days, open calendars, and a break from the usual hustle. But nothing kills the vibe faster than that looming...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago
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Get Rich Slow: How Anne Curry Built Her Real Estate Business With Patience And Purpose

Anne Curry is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who exemplifies what’s possible when passion meets perseverance. With over 30 years of experience buying,...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 1 year ago
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5 Expert-Backed Strategies To Build Long-Term Financial Health

According to a 2024 J.P. Morgan Wealth Management study, Black, Hispanic, and Latina women investors are more likely to be new to investing and...

By: Tiffany Nieslanik · 1 year ago
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The Importance Of Credit Scores And How To Improve Yours

Whether you’re looking to purchase your first home, apply for a car loan, or secure the best interest rates, understanding your credit score is...

By: yolanda jn-baptiste · 1 year ago
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How To Start An Emergency Fund

Unexpected expenses are generally seen as an unpleasant and stressful part of life. More concerning is how quickly they can put you into debt,...

By: Marta Kargol · 1 year ago

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