What The Elle - 🗺️ Your guide to a finance mega-trend

Plus, “money dysmorphia” and how to choose between a 401(k) and IRA.
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SALLIE’S OPINION

What is the “Feminization of Wealth,” you may be asking?

The “Feminization of Wealth” is a term we coined to describe a world in which women have more money. And this world isn’t just a daydream. It’s a world we’ll likely usher in because of a handful of pretty powerful mega-trends in motion right now.

The outcome of more money in the hands of women over the next few decades?

It could look a lot like this (and it’s pretty great stuff) …

 
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“Money dysmorphia” is Gen Z’s “keeping up with the Joneses”

Does it sometimes feel like everyone is better off financially than you are? Even though you know, on a logical level, you’re doing alright for yourself? Gen Z has a word for that: “money dysmorphia.” And, according to a report by Credit Karma, it plagues nearly half of young adults.

The best way to fight those feelings is by practicing financial wellness, which is knowing what you have, knowing where you’re headed (including taking steps to get there), and feeling good about it. And we’ve got some tips for how to do it.

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401(K) OR IRA

A quick look at the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA, including the downsides and the upsides.

How to choose >

MARCH MADNESS GIVEAWAY

The GIST is giving away two tickets to the championship game on April 7 in Ohio, plus $1,000 for travel and merch.

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MANAGING SUDDEN WEALTH

What if you woke up tomorrow to find that you had unexpectedly received a large amount of money?

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“After being laid off a couple months ago, knowing that I have immediate access to a year of expenses (without touching longer-term investments). I have the luxury to make the next right career move instead of taking a job to have a job.”

— On the heels of the UN's International Day of Happiness, read the responses from our community on the ways money can influence your overall well-being.

 

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🔔 The women behind $2 billion

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Plus, why a good financial plan can be an emotional experience. ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌ 

📝 Do you know the average age of widowhood?

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Plus, a brief (exciting) history of women investors and what investing $300 a month looks like in 20 years. ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌

🔥The Feminization of Wealth

Friday, March 1, 2024

We're sharing our brand-new research on what exactly women will do with a financial windfall. ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏

🔊 Let’s Get Loud (Budgeting)

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Plus, 12 ways to talk about money with everyone in your life, and a late-Feb financial wellness reset. ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏

💝 Ah, couples and money

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Plus, single-mom money moves, where to find tax-related support, and a special giveaway. ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌  ͏ ‌

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