Happy 50th Anniversary to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act!
This year marks a powerful financial milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which granted American women the legal right to apply for credit on their own, without a male cosigner.
Let's talk about the F word
I’m starting a series to explore the "F" word more deeply. Yes, I’m talking about feminism.
How to Ease the Financial Burden of Fertility Treatments
Whether due to age, medical factors, or family structure, the fertility journey can feel overwhelming, especially when considering the costs. But there are ways to make these expenses more manageable. Here are some practical strategies you can consider to help ease the financial burden of fertility treatments.
Raising Money-Savvy Kids
Parenting is hard enough, but teaching kids about financial habits and equality can feel like an added challenge. Still, setting up these conversations early can have a lasting impact on their financial well-being.
Unlocking Financial Peace: 5 More Ways Couples Can Manage Money Together (Part 2)
Today, we’ll discuss five more popular strategies that couples use to manage their money together. Each method comes with its own set of benefits and potential pitfalls, so let's see how these approaches can help you and your partner achieve financial harmony.
Unlocking Financial Peace: 5 Ways Couples Can Manage Money Together (Part 1)
We’re continuing our series on Money and Relationships, diving into one of the trickiest subjects for couples—how to manage finances together. Whether you're newly cohabitating or have been sharing expenses for years, finding the right system for you and your partner can make all the difference in avoiding misunderstandings and building a strong financial future.
Is the Wealth Gap Ruining Friendships?
As the cost of living soars and the gap between the wealthy and everyone else widens, the strain on friendships is becoming more apparent. With rising economic inequality, many people are finding that differences in wealth are quietly but profoundly altering their friendships.
The Hidden Costs of Bitcoin Mining and Cryptocurrency
Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic that impacts both our wallets and our planet: the true cost of cryptocurrency investments, including Bitcoin. We’ll explore the financial, environmental, and health implications.
Are Your Retirement Savings Funding Fossil Fuels?
Are your savings funding fossil fuels? Want to do something about it? Read on to learn more.
Your Bank is Funding the Climate Crisis
I know many of you are curious about dipping your toes into ethical banking concepts; however, it's hard to know where to start. Over the next few weeks I'll be introducing you to some basic concepts, tools, and resources.
Understanding your Credit Score
Last blog post we learned about the basics of credit reports and why they matter. Today we'll going to discuss credit scores and how they work.
Credit Reports 101
For many of us, our credit may feel like a vague and abstract concept; however, understanding our credit history, credit scores, and credit reports are an important foundation to our adult lives.
Negotiate Like a Boss
Negotiating can be one of those scary things that feels vague and hard to relate to: how exactly does it work? How can I ask for what I am worth without feeling terrified, vulnerable, you name it...?
Retirement Resources and Tools
Stay on track with your retirement goals and organization with these helpful retirement tools.
Investing and Ethical Banking Resources and Tools
Ethical investing and banking is an important priority for many of us. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Check out these resources to learn more.
Understand Your Life Insurance Needs
We're going to talk about life insurance today! Yes I know the topic we've all been dying to learn more about; sorry, I couldn't resist. Read on for all you need to know about life insurance options and how to pick one that meets your needs.
Are your money habits aligned with your values?
Are your money habits aligned with your values? Use these key questions to reflect on your spending and saving.
Make a Plan to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
If you are living with ongoing credit card debt and you are unable to pay off your monthly statement in full it's time to run the numbers.
Tax Resources and Tools
Benjamin Franklin once said, “the only things certain in this life are death and taxes.” Let’s make one of those a little easier, shall we? Check out the resources below for tax information and support - including a way to file your taxes for free!