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 to the store and talking about buying groceries, toys, and […]
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What Are the Best Sites to Increase My Skills?
Online learning is everywhere. That isn’t hyperbole. According to Small Business Trends, 98% of US corporations said they intend to incorporate online learning in 2020. It’s no wonder then that Udemy and Codecademy are household names. With the online learning market booming, how do you know which site or platform is best to boost your […]
What is the 52 Week Savings Challenge? [+ ways to spice it up!]
Have you heard of the 52-week savings challenge? The concept is simple. In the first week, you save $1. In the second week, you save $2. You then continue saving one extra dollar every week until you save $52 in the 52nd week. At the end of this savings challenge, you’ll have saved $1,378 in […]
What Is a Money Story and How Can It Affect Your Finances?
If I had more money, ____ wouldn’t be a problem. I work hard. I deserve that new _____. I’ll never be able to pay off this debt. I can’t earn enough to get ahead. I need X amount of money to have peace of mind. I’m a cheapskate. Spending money on things for yourself is […]
Using Your Values to Make the Best Money Decisions
What’s most important to you? What do you value most in life? Do your actions each day line up with what you say matters most to you? Do you spend your time and money in ways that support your values? Whether you realize it or not, your bank and credit card statements tell a lot […]
Are My Financial Fears Common? [Overcome 17 money worries]
You probably didn’t stress out about money as a kid. If you got an allowance, earned money, or received cash as a gift, it usually meant you could buy something you wanted. Even if your parents made you save part of it or set aside money to donate to others, spending money was exciting and […]
SmartPath: A sales-free digital financial coaching program
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 provide straightforward steps to help you master budgeting, pay off […]
Rich vs. Wealthy: How do they differ?
Do you want to be rich? Or would you prefer to be wealthy instead? Most people consider rich and wealthy as the same thing. But contrasting them and considering what they mean on a deep level can make a big difference in your finances. In simple terms, being rich is having the ability to spend […]
Save Money, Ditch Debt, Build Wealth – Clever Girl Finance [Book Review]
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 book, Clever Girl Finance- ditch debt, save money, and build […]
Is Hiring a Coach Worth the Money? (and do I need one?)
You’re ready to make a significant change or to improve some part of your life. But you’re struggling to do it on your own. You’re finding it challenging to stay on top of “all the things” to know or with motivation or mindset to reach your goal. Whether the changes we want to make or […]
Why Is Adopting an Abundance Mindset Important?
As you navigate day-to-day life, you face plenty of challenges. Dealing with issues at work, at home, or with personal situations can be a real struggle. Another thing you might find difficult is accepting responsibility for your happiness and success. While you do plenty of things right, you may not realize you’re setting up barriers […]
Is it Better to Donate Time or Money to a Charity?
You want to do good in the world. That’s incredible. What’s even more beautiful is you’re not alone. In 2018, both volunteering and charitable giving of time and money broke records. Over 77 million American adults engaged in donating time in 2018. During the same year giving topped $400 billion for the very first time. […]
Is Side Hustling to Make More Money Really a Good Idea?
Whether you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, stash more money in your emergency fund, or boost your retirement savings – earning extra income is top of mind. You know it will require trading time for money, and you wonder if it’s worth it. Everyone seems to have some kind of “side hustle.” But […]
Financial Mission Statement: Why do I need one and how do I create it?
Staying focused on your financial goals can be difficult. You know what they are. And you know you’ll be better off if you stick to them. But you also have a lot going on in your life. You may be paying down debt, saving for college, helping out your aging parents financially, or catching up […]
Start a Side Hustle in High Gear With the Freelance Toolkit
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 Show. Cody earned enough to walk away from his desk […]
What Money Games and Activities Are Best for Teens?
When it comes to teaching kids about money, we know starting early is a smart decision! There are terrific resources to help young children learn their first financial lessons. But what can we use to teach older kids and teens about money? Improving teens’ financial literacy is incredibly important. A 2017 study released by the […]
Women with Money, by Financial Expert, Jean Chatzky [Book Review]
Whether the headline of the day is about the gender pay gap, the gender investing gap, or the risks to our retirement – there’s no shortage of news about women and money. We already knew women tend to take more time out of the workforce to care for our children and aging relatives. And we’re […]
Get Your Worth: Salary negotiation for women [Book Review]
While it’s disheartening to read women still earn $.80 in the workplace for each $1 earned by a man, women are not powerless to change their own earning situation. Olivia Jaras, who wrote Know Your Worth, Get Your Worth: Salary Negotiation For Women is a salary negotiation expert whose passion is helping women receive fair […]
Is a Gym Membership Worth it or a Waste of Money?
You’re working hard to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for your children’s college years, or fund your retirement. (Maybe all of those!) You’re also determined to improve your health and reduce stress too. But when you pay your gym membership each month, you ask yourself if you’re wasting money you could be […]
Make Resolutions, Set Goals, or Build Positive Habits?
A new start. A fresh beginning. Time to turn the page. Whatever words you use to describe it, you’re ready to focus on making positive changes in your life. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Have you shifted to building good habits rather than making resolutions or setting goals? If you are ready to make […]
Is Attending a Professional Conference Worth It?
Today, more than ever, it’s clear that keeping your skills up to date is a must to remain competitive in the business world. Having the latest ideas and technologies in your arsenal will improve your chances of earning a promotion or pay raise and truly excelling in your profession or business. Moreover, updating your skills […]
Spending Money on Getting Fit: A Review of the YMCA
This review was completed by Vicki, one of the co-founders of Women Who Money and Women’s Money Talk. She is a member of her community YMCA and has been for the last twenty years. YMCA’s offer different programs based on their facilities, so this overview covers programs offered in her local Y. Check with the […]
Hustling for Money: How do I determine the best side gig?
The lure of earning extra money has you considering a side gig. But you’re still unsure if the extra cash is worth the additional time and effort. Plus, many days there’s not much ‘hustle’ left in you after a long day at the office or chasing after the kids. You could certainly benefit from the […]
What Can You Accomplish in a Year?
Do you have an idea to explore or a desire to do something but still find yourself procrastinating? Then we challenge you to not only consider what you can accomplish in a year but actually take steps today to start on your way. There will be moments you think you’ll never figure things out and […]
Is Work-Life Balance Making Your Credit Card Debt Worse?
Work-life balance is not a new concept; everyone feels the pull between home and work. In a never-ending quest for the perfect work-life balance, however, we end up hurting ourselves. Let’s look at this issue through the lens of another, seemingly unrelated issue: scarcity mindset. When we look at the quest for balance in this […]
