3 financial feminist headlines

1. Feminist foreign policies: “Academic research suggests increasing women’s economic, political and social participation can lead to a richer, more peaceful world — a direct connection between gender equality and national security.” The New York Times

2. Buying Black: We’ve officially added 460 businesses owned by Black women+ to our magazine — thanks to you and your amazing recommendations! This week we added restaurants. What industry should we spotlight next? DM us your ideas. Ellevest

3. Dream teams like this one: The National Women’s Soccer League announced this week that a majority woman-founded group led by the likes of Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Abby Wambach, and Mia Hamm, are bringing the NWSL to Los Angeles. NWSL

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Have you worked with a money coach?

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Common Q’s about financial planning

Lead Financial Planner Rachel Sanborn Lawrence was on LinkedIn Live this week answering common questions (and clearing up common misconceptions) about financial planning.

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How to cut back to the essentials

The temporary $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit is set to run out this week, and Congress is still working out what a next round of relief could look like. Here’s our best advice on creating an essentials-only budget if you need to right now.

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Financial Feminist Friday

Non-binary actor, model, and trans rights activist Indya Moore (they/them) stars in “Pose,” the barrier-breaking FX series that features more transgender actors than any scripted show in history. “I don’t know who I am outside of someone who’s just trying to be free and find safety for myself and for others.”

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What The Elle - Some Good News to Keep You Going

3 financial feminist headlines

Have you worked with a money coach?

“It was helpful to see a 360-degree view of my finances and plan for the future.”

Common Q’s about financial planning

How to cut back to the essentials

Mark your calendar

Financial Feminist Friday

Do more for your money and career.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while wishing I had a workout buddy like this. Forward it to a friend who needs some motivation to get moving.

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