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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.

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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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A tweet from user @kefimochi that reads, “Whoever keeps those Costco hotdogs at $1.50 should be in charge of inflation”

“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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TIME Magazine talked to the financial influencers women want to listen to — including our very own CEO Sallie Krawcheck.
Speaking of daily financial habits, writer Liz Krieger thoughtfully considers “mindless spending,” and tries to take it back to her values. (Psst, we’ve got a worksheet for that, and it’s free for clients.)
Not all of us can afford to have Rihanna perform at our nuptials. Here’s how inflation is killing the lavish wedding and how to plan for your financial future together.
“My daughter tells me to spend more on myself, but my mother lived to 101 so I want to make sure I don’t run out of money.” Read what four single women have to say about what retirement in America looks like for them. (PS: We made you a worksheet to help estimate what you’ll need for retirement.)

It’s good to feel good about your money.

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

“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.”

It’s good to feel good about your money.

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