It was not a great year for women. To say the least.

In fact, the Ellevest Women’s Financial Health Index clocked in at the lowest level in the past five years. Issues negatively impacting women included the attack on reproductive rights (which, among other things, is an economic issue), the lingering effects of the pandemic on women’s workforce participation, high inflation, and little progress on gender pay gaps.

Oof.

While women were getting knocked back, parts of the financial industry … bet on crypto. And NFTs. And scooters. And Adam Neumann.

You bet on women. And you bet on yourself.

So as that time of year approaches — resolution season, “new year, new me,” auld lang syne — all we need is to remember that while change can feel slow, we have that power. We can always show up for each other and ourselves. (Consider adding a few of the resources below into the mix to keep taking care of yourself financially in the coming year — and every year.)

I want to finish this week’s newsletter with a thank you to all of you. Thank you for being part of this vibrant community of women and our allies. And thank you for so actively engaging with us to share your wins and the impact you want to have with your money.

Together, we are building something that's unique, that's powerful, and that we can all be proud of.

Thank you. See you next year!