Reviews of financially related books, apps, products, software, and technology.
![Rewire for Wealth [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/green-money-symbol-wired-to-computer-mouse-768x403.jpg)
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…
Whether you’re a new business owner just starting your enterprise or a seasoned entrepreneur with years of experience under your belt, you need a reliable, low-stress option for your business banking. As your company grows, it’s essential to focus on your customers while improving and…
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….
![The Mindful Millionaire [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/the-mindful-millionaire-new-mindset-new-results-1-768x403.jpg)
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…
![An Allowance System that Works [Greenlight Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/woman-giving-son-allowance-money-768x403.jpg)
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 book 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 101: Kick off your retirement planning [Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kicking-retirement-planning-off-768x403.jpg)
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 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 haven’t…
![Attitudes of Gratitude [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/attitude-of-gratitude-768x403.jpg)
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 making more money. If you keep your savings in a traditional bank, your money has less buying power over time due to low interest rates and inflation. High-interest online savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CD’s)…
![How Does Groupon Work? [will it save me money?]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/groupon-review-1-1-768x403.jpg)
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…
If you’re struggling in the paycheck to paycheck cycle or have financial goals you can’t prioritize or stay motivated to meet, a SmartPath financial coach could be your answer. Financial coaches empower clients to save more, pay down debt, and improve their credit scores. They…
![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…
![Costco Vision Center: Trust Your Eyes to Costco? [Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/glasses-at-a-costco-vision-center-768x403.jpg)
You might know Costco as a membership warehouse club, 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 be describing and reviewing 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…
![Is Investing in Fine Art Safe? [Masterworks Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/works-of-art-hanging-in-a-gallery-4-768x403.jpg)
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…
![The $1K Investor: Guide to start investing [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Woman-ready-to-start-investing-her-money-768x403.jpg)
You know it’s important to save for your future, but it’s definitely a challenge. As you’re building the foundation of your financial house, getting your emergency fund in place is a great main focus. Having money in the bank protects you from having to take…
Side hustling outside of your full or part-time employment can supplement your income greatly and even grow into a full-fledged business allowing you to quit that day job. That’s what it’s done for our friends Julie from FIRE Drill Podcast and Cody from The FI…
![Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk [Book Review]](https://womenwhomoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Mom-and-Dad-We-Need-to-Talk-1-768x403.jpg)
Whether you have your financial house in order or you’re still learning to manage your money, you might find yourself in the position of taking charge of your parent’s finances. If you think you and your parents are too young to worry about their financial…
The Women Who Money team created our mission statement before we launched our website in 2018. Although we focus on supporting women, we believe the articles we publish can help anyone improve their financial literacy as they work to become financially independent. At Women Who…
If you’ve ever bought anything online, chances are you’ve purchased something, at one time or another, from Amazon. Once limited to books and media back in 1994 when the now-famous Jeff Bezos founded it, Amazon currently sells, well, just about anything. So if you find…