Reviews of financially related books, apps, products, software, and technology.
Venmo is a payment app that makes sending and receiving money easy. And with over 80 million users and two million merchants, it’s super convenient too. But, like all payment apps, Venmo has its downfalls. For example, there are fees for some transactions, and it…
The many fans of Jill Schlesinger – her podcast “Jill on Money,” her appearances on CBS News, or her 2019 destined-for-classic-status book “The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money” – will likely need little convincing that the “The Great Money Reset” deserves a…
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Among the many (many) commentators in the personal finance space who write about planning for retirement, Teresa Ghilarducci is unique. She’s a professor of economics at The New School for Social Research, the Director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis (SCEPA), and The…
One of the most challenging jobs in life is parenting. Besides just keeping our children fed, clothed, and clean, there’s so much we need to teach them about life, from how to care for themselves to having healthy relationships with others. And that’s where this…
There are over 2 million active podcasts worldwide. While I have no idea how many center on personal finance, the number of choices feels overwhelming. Time is a scarce resource, so how do you decide which ones are actually worth your investment? The five personal…
If you’re someone who tries to read money books but finds your eyes glossing over and mind wandering before hitting page 10 I’ve got good news for you. There’s a recently released personal finance book on the market that, despite its playing with a ‘super…
Among the various popular investment apps, one of the buzziest is surely Acorns. Through the Acorns app, you can bank, save, and start investing with just your spare change or more. With celebrity backers such as Ashton Kutcher, Dwayne Johnson, and Kevin Durant (plus a…
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This review of Barbara Huson’s book, Rewire for Wealth – Three Steps Any Woman Can Take To Program Her Brain For Financial Success – is by Vicki, co-founder of Women Who Money and Women’s Money Talk. Formerly Barabara Stanny, Barbara Huson is a money and…
Parents and caregivers may wonder when to start teaching young kids about money. Although there is no “right” time, starting early makes the most sense! Even at two or three years of age, children can start learning about money through their everyday family activities. Going…
![Flipping a Switch: A guide for later life [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/flipping-a-switch-book-review-768x403.jpg)
When you’ve been working a 9-5 for decades, you dream of the freedom you’ll have when you take charge of your retirement days. No more performance reviews, mandatory meetings, checking your work email at home, or dealing with demanding clients. But you’ll also lose the…
This post is sponsored by Haven Life. There’s a good chance you have family or friends who have lived into their 90’s. Or maybe even a few to age 100 or beyond! The Social Security Administration reports approximately one in three 65-year olds today will…
If you’re guilty of spending most of your free time overcoming the challenges of working your new business, hustling at a side-gig, or doing everything you can to stop living paycheck to paycheck, you might be missing something just as important as money. Your health….
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How you feel about money is often a reflection of how you feel about yourself. If you live paycheck to paycheck or have struggled with your finances in the past, there’s a good chance you’d agree with that quote. When you’re stressing about money and…
![Career Rehab: When and why you need one [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Time-for-a-new-career-768x403.jpg)
Whether you’ve entered the workforce in the last few years, spent a decade (or two) working for your employer, or planned to retire soon – you may be questioning your career decisions and future. Some people choose a career they love and are lucky enough…
Have you wanted to set up an allowance system for your kids but struggle with consistency? It’s so easy to forget to take out cash or to miss a weekly allowance. Or even mix up those money jars. Cash allowances can also be problematic when…
![Napkin Finance: Money for visual learners [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/napkin-finance-book-review-768x403.jpg)
Are you a “hands-on” or kinesthetic learner who learns by doing? Maybe your preferred way of learning is interacting through text when you read and write. Auditory learners enjoy taking in information by listening to what others share. And if you have a visual learning…
Retirement. Whether you’re 5 years or 35 years away from trading your time for money there’s a lot to consider. How will you spend your days in retirement? Where will you live? And how you will pay for it all? If you’ve not yet considered…
It’s been more than a year since I opened a high-yield savings account online with Ally. After earning .01% APY on savings in my hometown bank and .10% APY from my credit union for decades, I’m finally making more money on my savings. If you…
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As you celebrate Thanksgiving, you’re probably spending time with people you love and taking time to reflect on and appreciate all that you have. You might even tell yourself you should practice being thankful more often. But if you’re like me, thankfulness takes a back…
Low-cost cellular options that are flexible and reliable can save people hundreds (even thousands!) of dollars a year. Tello Mobile is one such option that seems to fit the bill, providing flexibility, reliability, and savings – savings you can put toward important financial goals. The…
In order to build wealth, you want your money to make more money. Keeping your savings in a traditional bank provides less buying power over time due to low-interest rates and inflation. High-interest online savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs) can help. But the…
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Whether you’re trying to stick to a budget, top off a sinking fund, or put money toward another savings goal, you always look for deals and new ways to save money. You’ve heard of Groupon but you’re not sure how it works. You also wonder…
![Save Money, Ditch Debt, Build Wealth [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/clever-girl-finance-book-review-1-768x403.jpg)
When you’ve been reading about personal finance for more than a decade, you might think there isn’t much new you can learn. But I always enjoy reading new perspectives and seeing what I can share with Women Who Money readers. This review of Bola Sokunbi’s…
You might know Costco as a membership warehouse club chain providing brand-name, quality merchandise at favorable prices. But do you know about all the specialty departments and exclusive member services they provide at hundreds of locations worldwide? In this article, we’ll describe and review Costco’s…
Shopping at ALDI discount grocery stores can definitely save you money. And their products get solid reviews. Is saving money by shopping at Aldi really worth your time? Read our review and then decide. The Women Who Money Team loves to save money shopping! We…
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This article is sponsored by Masterworks. All opinions are our own. Now that you’ve been investing in the stock market for a while, you’re thinking about diversifying into alternative investments. You might decide to start with peer-to-peer lending. Although investing in real estate or tax…