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As companies push for return-to-office mandates, working mothers could end up paying the price
Could RTO mandates threaten working mothers’ progress in the workforce?
10 min read Nov 16, 2023 -
How to financially prepare and recover from a natural disaster
Natural disasters can lead to financial disaster. Here’s how to minimize damage.
10 min read Oct 18, 2023 -
Women feel less prepared to weather a recession than men. Here’s why
Women feel less prepared than men to weather a recession. The reasons are complicated.
10 min read Mar 06, 2023 -
Debt and mental health statistics
Debt can have serious effects on mental health, according to Bankrate research.
9 min read Jan 31, 2023 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Investing pro Tom Lydon shares how ETFs can play a key role in your financial plan
Exchange-traded funds have exploded in popularity in recent years.
2 min read Jul 20, 2021 -
Discretionary income: Definition, how to calculate it and how it impacts your budget
Understanding discretionary income can help you with your budgeting strategy.
3 min read May 24, 2021 -
The costs of opening a restaurant
The initial investment includes a wide range of expenses. Here’s what to know.
6 min read May 21, 2021 -
Stimulus checks: What consumers should consider doing with the money
These are tough times. But thoughtful choices can stretch the dollars you get.
4 min read Mar 18, 2021 -
These ‘fin-influencers’ share how to improve the way personal finance is taught
From more empathy to becoming less stigmatized, here’s how top influencers hope to see financial education change.
3 min read Feb 26, 2021 -
Top tips for starting a successful side hustle from 5 successful side hustlers
With more money comes more opportunities.
3 min read Jan 29, 2021