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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...

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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,...

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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 · 2 weeks 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 · 1 month 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 · 2 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 it, save it, or invest...

By: Kanishka Nangare · 2 months ago

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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 for student loan repayments, loan...

By: Tyerra Drake · 2 months ago

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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...

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months ago

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Overcome Debt: 6 Books Written By Women For Women To Reach Financial Freedom

Finding ways to overcome debt has become increasingly urgent, especially for women. According to a 2024 report from Lending Tree, women are more likely than...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago

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How Women Can Build Generational Wealth — Even If They’re Starting Late

Building generational wealth is often seen as a long-term goal, but it’s never too late for women to start, even if they feel like...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago

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Stop Slashing Your Entire Budget, Start Saving With Intent

There are millions of tips and tricks out there on how to slash your budget to grow your savings,...

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The Debt-Free Journey: Stories From 4 Women Who Paid It Off

Debt can feel like an unavoidable part of modern life — whether it’s student loans, credit cards, or medical...

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3 Simple Steps To Scale Your Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time

Side hustles aren’t new but have become more prevalent income streams for many, especially millennial women. With side hustles essentially becoming the norm, rideshare...

By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago

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How To Plan For Big Purchases Without Derailing Your Budget

With life’s unexpected events, an attractive marketing campaign, or a slight oversight in your personal financial health, it can be easy to let your...

By: Taylor Bushey · 5 months ago

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How To Start Building Wealth In Your 20s And 30s

Building wealth in your 20s and 30s isn’t about having a high-paying job or winning the lottery. It’s about making thoughtful, consistent decisions that...

By: Mia Barnes · 5 months ago

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Successful Women Share The Best Financial Advice They Have Received

I love money. It excites me, empowers me and boy, does it challenge me. As a freelancer, it also scares me: the “amount credited”...

By: Kanishka Nangare · 6 months ago

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How To Avoid Record-High Credit Card Interest Rates And Fees

Monthly credit card statements are causing consumers ongoing stress and concern. After years of high inflation and rising interest rates, consumers are having trouble...

By: Her Agenda · 6 months ago

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How To Refresh Your Approach To Money In 2025

The end of one year and the start of a new one is the perfect time to take a...

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Cream Of The Crop: The Highest-Paid Women Olympians

As an athlete, competing in the Olympics is professionally the most renowned level you can reach. But in addition...

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How To Plan Today For A Six-Figure Savings Goal

According to a recent survey by GOBankingRates, only 14% of American adults have $100K saved for their retirement and an estimated 78% have saved...

By: Taylor Bushey · 7 months ago

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What You Need To Know About Filing For Bankruptcy

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts recently released statistics showing that although bankruptcy filings in the United States remain below historical highs, they...

By: Stephanie Teasley · 7 months ago

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How Realistic Is Early Retirement For Women Millennials? 7 Things To Know

The younger generations aim to exit the workforce before they reach 60 and enjoy the rest of their lives doing the things they love...

By: Mia Barnes · 8 months ago

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Report: Women Of Color Are The Top Demographic With No Savings

The data is in: Women of color are the top demographic with no savings, and one key contributor is the gender wage gap. Women,...

By: Wanda Duncan · 9 months ago

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Top 5 Ways To Go From Living Check-To-Check To Financially Free

Living paycheck to paycheck is exhausting, and if you’re ready to get off that never-ending hamster wheel, it’s time to switch things up. Whether...

By: Mia Barnes · 10 months ago

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How To Plan For Your Child’s Future College Education

When it comes to planning your child’s college education, there’s no such thing as “too early.” It’s not just...

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How To Shift Your Money Mindset From Scarcity To Abundance

Your relationship with money goes beyond what’s in your bank account. Your mindset also shapes how you handle and...

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Plan Early: How To Start Preparing For Retirement Today

Retirement is a significant milestone in life, symbolizing the end of your working years and the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities...

By: Your Coffee Break · 10 months ago

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Emergency Money Management: 4 Hacks To Get You Through To Your Next Payday

We’ve all been there: those times in life when it feels as if the hands of time are stealthily adding in extra days to...

By: Natalli Marie Amato · 11 months ago

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Wealth-Building Tips: Cut These 4 Habits That Lead To Overspending

We’ve all been there – you check your bank account balance and wonder, “Where did all my money go?” In today’s world of convenience...

By: Your Coffee Break · 11 months ago

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Here’s What To Consider Before Hiring A Financial Planner

Deciding when to hire a financial planner can be a crucial step toward securing your financial future. When managing your finances becomes too complex...

By: Your Coffee Break · 12 months ago

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Listen Up: 10 Black Women Financial Podcasters To Add To Your Watchlist

Podcasting is a form of entertainment that continues to grow in popularity. Some of the most popular podcasts garner millions of listeners in a...

By: Brittni Williams · 1 year ago

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4 Strategic And Smart Ways To Use Your Credit Card

You must pay for everything with your card. That’s what it is for, right? Wrong. Owning a card means...

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Why Financial Incompatibility Is A Huge Issue Among Single Millennial Women

Financial compatibility is all about being on the same page and understanding each other’s views of finances. This includes...

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Survey: Women Want To Close The Financial Literacy Gap

A new New York Life Wealth Watch survey shows women are confident managing their short-term finances, but want to learn more about long-term financial...

By: Gillian Smith · 1 year ago

4 Budget-Friendly Tips For A Memorable Family Vacation

Planning a family vacation doesn’t have to drain your wallet. This article is sponsored by Discover®, who proudly supports inclusive experiences that make everyone...

By: Truth Hawkins · 1 year ago

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Here Are Tips To Save Money Building Your Capsule Work Wardrobe

Whether you work in corporate America, retail, or anywhere in between, you probably toy between wanting to invest a large sum of your hard-earned...

By: Nikki Chwatt · 1 year ago

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These Apps Can Help You Budget Even If You Hate The B-Word

When it comes to money management, it’s safe to say that no one enjoys putting a cap on their spending. However, it becomes necessary...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 year ago

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Millennial Women Are Set To Inherit A Financial Windfall, And Here’s How To Manage The Transition

A new report from investment and wealth management platform Ellevest suggests that millennial women will benefit from a massive financial windfall – known as...

By: Gillian Smith · 1 year ago

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Speak Up: How To Ask An Employer For Help With Student Loans

Are you ready to turn your student loan repayment idea into a win-win scenario for you and your employer? Let’s spice...

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Here’s What The Experts Say About Improving Your Credit Score

Cracking the code to a perfect credit score serves as a challenge to most people. Credit boosting hacks, like...

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How To Have The Money Talk With Your Spouse When You’re The Breadwinner

If you find yourself bringing home the bacon (and frying it up in the pan) while your partner’s income sizzles at a lower heat,...

By: Carri Helman · 1 year ago

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Shift Your Money Mindset For Financial Freedom With These Journal Prompts

Having control over your finances, and the freedom to make choices without limits, begins with your Money Mindset. Changing the way you think about...

By: Alair Castro · 1 year ago

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Preparing Your Finances For Homeownership: Cracking The Code In 6 Strategic Steps

So, you’ve decided it’s time to take the plunge into homeownership and the excitement is absolutely palpable. Congratulations! But before you start imagining yourself...

By: Carri Helman · 1 year ago

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Money Dysmorphia: Report Says Millennials Have Distorted View Of Personal Finances

Nearly half of millennials and Gen Z are obsessed with being rich and are experiencing “money dysmorphia,” according to a recent study by Intuit...

By: Gillian Smith · 1 year ago

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What To Do When Your Financial Situation Changes For Better Or Worse

From hiccups to come up’s, navigating change in your finances starts with a little planning. Throughout your personal finance journey, sometimes circumstances can catch...

By: Alair Castro · 1 year ago