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How Do We Solve Wealth’s Masculinity Problem? (And Other Wealth-Building Q’s)

A few weeks ago, I wrote about “how to build wealth.” It led to quite a few discussions at Ellevest and quite a few questions from all of you, like:


•	Whether any “get rich quick” strategies have ever really worked at scale

•	Whether this year’s dip means the stock market doesn’t build wealth after all

•	Whether women’s wealth is some of the women’s movement’s unfinished business

•	And what wealth looks like — for women in particular — when it’s not weighed down by old ideas.

Well, let’s talk about it all.

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Money Tip of the Week

Do you know the APY (annual percentage yield, aka interest rate) on your savings account(s)?

Apparently the national average is something like 0.2% (boo), but with federal interest rates being what they are, plenty of banks and financial institutions are offering much higher rates to attract customers (and encourage them to save instead of spend). Like, we’re talking 15x higher, in some cases. If your current rate is on the low end, you might want to shop around, maybe earn a few extra bucks on your short-term savings.

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31 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care

It’s the most ~~wonderful~~ expensive time of the year. Between gift-giving and holiday travel, your money anxiety might be a little higher than usual. (Whose wouldn’t?) Try some of these quick tips to make sure you’re also doing right by you, even when you’re doing right by your loved ones.

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What’s the point of life insurance? (Great question.)

There are tonnnns of circumstances where having life insurance could save you — and your loved ones — some major hassle. In this explainer, Ellevest Financial Planner Samantha Vient explains why it might be a smart move for you (yes, you).

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“Trimmings from my houseplants 🌱 in cute little pots.”

–Elle Raiser @elcaminoabby, when we asked our community on Instagram for their go-to budget-friendly gifts. Other faves include: “a candle care set,” “locally sourced honey and spices,” and “DIY snack baskets.”

Links for thinks

•	The number of GoFundMes for basic stuff like baby formula and gas went through the roof in 2022, thanks to inflation. When we say “all we have is each other,” this is what we mean.
•	We loved this essay on how nostalgia for the “before times” is keeping us from creating a better now — complete with an A+ horror-movie metaphor.
•	Not to alarm you, but tax season is trying to sneak up on us again. Check out this recent Planet Money episode about (completely legal) tax loopholes.
•	Exciting week for women athletes making big business moves: Serena Williams is launching a product line of recovery skincare, while Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are wading into Hollywood.
•	4.9 out of 5 stars? We’ll take it. 🥰

Your money doesn’t need a holiday. Make it work harder than you do.

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👛 How Do We Solve the Masculinity of Wealth?

How Do We Solve Wealth’s Masculinity Problem? (And Other Wealth-Building Q’s)

Money Tip of the Week

31 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care

What’s the point of life insurance? (Great question.)

Mark your calendar

“Trimmings from my houseplants 🌱 in cute little pots.”

Links for thinks

Your money doesn’t need a holiday. Make it work harder than you do.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while breathing a sigh of relief. Forward it to your friends who believe in Black women.

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