☀️ Beyoncé, Taylor, Barbie: Economic Idols

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SALLIE’S OPINION

The Summer We Used Our Power and Loved It

If you’ve been a reader of this newsletter for a while, you may know that we aren't big fans of the term “empowerment.” Because women don't need “to be given power” (which is the dictionary definition of “empowerment”); we have plenty of power. And, in particular, plenty of economic power. It’s just a matter of when — and how — we choose to step into and use it.

The answer: This summer. We chose to use it this summer. In uniquely feminine and feminist ways.

And, boy, has it been fun.

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🌻 August money tip

As we approach the end of summer (😢), you might be wondering whether it’s time to add “hitting reset on your money” to your to-do list. We say: Yes. Heck yes. Because fun fact: A recent study showed that a lack of knowledge to make sound financial decisions costs the average US household as much as $5,059 a year.

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MOMS’ EQUAL PAY DAY

Rule #1 when family planning: Everything costs more than you expect. Read a financial advisor’s advice for how women should prep their finances before (and during) parenthood.

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YOU, INFLATION, AND YOUR MONEY

The TL;DR is that inflation continues to cool, even if the numbers wobble a bit. Read the insights from Ellevest CIO Dr. Sylvia Kwan.

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SEE YOU IN QUEENS

It’s the summer of women’s sports — and you’re invited to be a part of it. Enter to win a pair of tickets to the US Open!

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Pencil us in

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“My husband and I have enough in our investments and savings that we are finally in talks about potentially buying a home at some point. We are in no rush but to have enough money set aside to even have those conversations feels SO GOOD!”

— Elle Raiser Kat from Washington State shares her recent money win. If you’ve been dreaming of homeownership lately, book a Homebuying Strategy Session with an Ellevest financial planner to guide you through the process.

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Sharing the goods

Split decisions. According to CNBC, 52% of millennial couples who live together don’t share the cost equally. Perhaps this is why our most-read article is all about how to split expenses with your partner?
Waking up early to watch the Women’s World Cup? Stay up to speed on all the news and more when you subscribe to The GIST, a 4x-weekly newsletter covering what's going on in the sports world — written by women, without the sexist BS.
How Sallie gets it done. “I want to be clear: I love it. Nobody is telling me, ‘You need to be working at 9:30 at night.’ I’m so compelled by our mission and the life-changing power of women having wealth. Besides cooking, it’s about all I want to do.” Read more about CEO Sallie Krawcheck's routine in The Cut.
Close the coverage gap. Did you know only 47% of American women have life insurance, compared to 58% of men? Policygenius is helping to flip the script and get more women the financial protection they deserve.
How to support Maui. One week ago, wildfires on Maui caused one of the deadliest natural disasters in Hawaii's history. For people looking to help, there are several ways to donate to local community organizations that are helping survivors cope.

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☀️ Beyoncé, Taylor, Barbie: Economic Idols

The Summer We Used Our Power and Loved It

“My husband and I have enough in our investments and savings that we are finally in talks about potentially buying a home at some point. We are in no rush but to have enough money set aside to even have those conversations feels SO GOOD!”

Wrap up your summer with a financial planner by your side.

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