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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,...

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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,...

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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, but many of them fail...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 year ago

Finance

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 bills, many people find themselves...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 1 year ago

Career Advice

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 · 1 year ago

Personal Finance

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 · 1 year ago

Personal Finance

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 · 1 year 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...

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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...

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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 look at your finances and...

By: Candis McDow · 1 year ago

Entertainment

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 to being the best in...

By: Wanda Duncan · 1 year ago

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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 · 1 year ago

Finance

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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

Finance

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...

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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...

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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 about squirreling away a few...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 years ago

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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 spend cash. Growing up, you...

By: Mia Barnes · 2 years ago

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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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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...

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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...

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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 building a clean credit history...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 years ago

Finance

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 how each partner feels about...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 2 years ago

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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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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...

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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...

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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 things up and make your...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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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 the 15/3 rule, grow popular...

By: Chinenye Onyeike · 2 years ago

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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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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 · 2 years 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...

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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...

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4 Key Differences Between Your Personal Finance Planning And Business Finance Management

Small business success depends on many factors – a solid business idea, a robust market for your product or service and effectively managing finances...

By: Score · 2 years ago

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All The Basics You Need To Know About Your Credit Score

Getting financing for your small business can be a challenge, but having a good credit score can make it easier. Your credit score is...

By: Score · 2 years ago

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How To Refresh Your Approach To Money Management In 2024

As we move through the festive period and into the new year, it’s important to consider the changes or improvements you hope to make...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 years ago

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5 Ways To Reduce The Squeeze On Your Wallet During Inflation

Chances are, regardless of your economic status, inflation has taken a toll on your finances. From essential expenses such as rent, mortgage, transportation, healthcare,...

By: Truth Hawkins · 2 years ago

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Here Are 5 Money Questions To Ask Your Spouse Before Tying The Knot

Wedding bells are ringing! When it comes to the marriage step in your relationship, there are a lot of areas of life that you...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 3 years ago

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5 Strategies For Tackling Soaring Child Care Expenses

Families that are already stretched to their limits because of concerns like inflation or changes in employment may find...

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5 Influential Black Women Shaping Financial Literacy And Advocacy

Financial literacy is the cornerstone for improving your financial solutions and security. These Black women have dedicated their careers...

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Try These 10 Tips To Get Out Of Debt Quickly

Debt can definitely creep up on you over time. A few credit card uses here, a handful of student loans there. Now, you are suddenly swimming...

By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 3 years ago

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Here’s How To Start Over Financially After A Divorce

No matter how you slice it, divorce is not for the faint of heart. From finding a divorce attorney to sorting out the division...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago

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How To Practice Financial Self-Care

Most people clearly understand physical and emotional self-care — the massage appointment when playing hooky from work, staying hydrated, therapy and other feel-good activities...

By: Mia Barnes · 3 years ago

Personal Finance

Women’s Retirement Roadmap: How To Plan A Successful Future

Retiring from work is a huge accomplishment for many people. This is because many people are unable to retire and are forced to work to keep...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago

Career Growth

How To Demand A Raise: 7 Tips To Increase Your Chances

Thinking of asking for a raise? The thought of asking your boss for more money can be downright scary. Even so, good employees should...

By: Brittni Williams · 3 years ago