We're so excited to grow our small but mighty team of (mostly) women hoping to empower other women with financial knowledge to build their wealth. Meet Amanda Tchangoum, our new Product and Customer Success Manager (which means our app just got that much cooler). Read More
To help you get started down the road towards complete monetary accountability, I have highlighted some dos and don’ts when it comes to discussing your finances with friends. Read More
There are only four black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. That number is seven less than a decade ago, and none of them are women. Is there a silver lining in this unsettling trend? Read More
Have you got some money stashed away for a rainy day? If you’re like me, you may be sitting on some spare dollars you were gifted throughout the years. Maybe it’s acting as your Emergency Fund or maybe it’s just another account that came with your checking account. Do you know what the APY (annual percentage yield) on that savings account looks like? If you’re using your big bank’s savings account (like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, etc.), you’re likely seeing a percentage around .09. That’s not exactly providing you with some extra fun money. But what if I told you that you could get a lot more bang for your bucks with a high-yield savings account? On average these accounts pay you just under 2 percent interest on your money each year. After all, shouldn’t our money do some of the work for us? Read More
Like other forms of domestic abuse, financial abuse isn’t always obvious. It can be hard to talk about or even acknowledge that it's happening. If this is you (or someone you know) you are not alone, and it’s going to be ok. Read More
In a partnership, finances can often be a source of contention. The key to avoiding this is to recognize that you and your partner are a team, working together towards common goals and supporting each other in reaching your individual goals. It’s not a contest between the two of you. Open communication and an understanding of what you are each working for is necessary for the team to flourish. Read More