This week’s money mood: Getting organized

We’ve been talking a lot lately about focusing on your small wins, which can really help give you a sense of achievement and momentum. And one small win you can start with is deciding what your small wins should even be.

“Get my taxes organized” is a pretty timely small win. This week, we’re sharing some tax info you can use to take that step. (And if you invest with Ellevest, we made you a list of tax deadlines to bookmark in 2021, too.)

It’s also a great time to get clarity on your career. Or to continue exploring new ideas for money wins that feel right for you — and maybe even win something cool while you’re doing that.

We’ve got you.

Julie Ross Godar, she/her
Editor in Chief

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A handy tax limit cheat sheet

Ah, the IRS, metaphor for complicated bureaucracy and endless rules and forms. Lots of those rules affect investing, so we rounded them up in one place to make it easy for you.

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New changes to 2020 tax credits

The second stimulus package made some important changes to common tax credits for the 2020 tax year, including the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit. Get the info now.

Small $$ win of the week

“I started paying off more than I owe on my student loans. It’s a small amount extra each month, but it’s given me tremendous pride.”

— Erica, an Elle Raiser from Sacramento, CA

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What The Elle - Money Cheat Sheet: Your Next Small Win?

This week’s money mood: Getting organized

A handy tax limit cheat sheet

Grow your career

Tackle your small wins with bingo

New changes to 2020 tax credits

Small $$ win of the week

Do more for your career in 2021.

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