“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.

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?
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• 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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