This week’s money mood: Being ~intentional~

We talk a lot about spending, saving, and investing intentionally here at Ellevest. At its most basic level, “intentional” means that something’s done on purpose; deliberately. So what does it mean to manage your money on purpose?

To us, it means understanding what you’re doing with your money … and why. How it all ties back to your life, your goals, and your values — the things that are important to you. And when you lean on your values to make short- and long-term financial decisions, the act of deciding becomes easier and more fulfilling.

This week, we’ve rounded up a bunch of resources to help you do it.

Rooting for you,

Deedi Brown, she/her
Senior Editor

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Spend intentionally, save intentionally ✨

When you align your spending with your values, it makes money decisions a lot easier. Here’s how to spend more intentionally so you can free up room for your most important money goals.

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And then invest intentionally, too

We know you’ve heard it before: Money is power. Which means where you put your money has a powerful impact on the world. That’s why we can’t stop talking about “intentional investing.”

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What are your core values right now? ✎

Your values are those unique-to-you reasons behind your everyday choices. Like where you buy groceries, which non-profits you support, what books you read, and of course, how you spend your time. When you’re clear on your core values, it’s much easier to prioritize what matters. Here are some journaling thought starters that might help you get started:

The things that make you feel calm, or feel the most love, have to do with the presence of this value ...
Check in with yourself: Which of your values guided a recent career change you made?
When you think about a past money decision that you don’t regret, what value were you honoring for yourself?

If you love this exercise, Ellevest members can now access our full core values journaling worksheet.

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Want guidance (and community) as you explore your values?

Join other like-minded women+ at our next small-group session with a money coach. Learn how to be more intentional with your spending and goals and have time to explore your own values — next one is September 29!

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Or maybe a solo email course is more your style?

(Or both?) Our members-only 7 Days of Intentional Spending email course comes with info, advice, and tools to help you build a values-driven budget. Here’s to making the right spending decisions for you.

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This week’s money mood: Being ~intentional~

Spend intentionally, save intentionally ✨

And then invest intentionally, too

What are your core values right now? ✎

Want guidance (and community) as you explore your values?

Or maybe a solo email course is more your style?

$$ win of the week

Workshops, courses, and more to start putting those values into action.

This week’s newsletter was brought to you while grabbing a copy of “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke, which won the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Forward it to your friends who love exploring new worlds.

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