👏 Getting What You Want

What do you want most for your life and your career, in terms of the goals you’ve set for yourself? What about those big goals that seem almost too big — the impossible ones that you only sometimes let yourself dare to dream? Sometimes we might want “success,” or we might have a vague notion that we want to “start something of our own,” or we might want “leadership opportunities” at work… and all these sound great, in theory (and they probably all look great on paper) but how do we know if those things are truly what's going to bring us fulfillment in the years to come?

In other words, yes, we need to know how to get what we want, but we also need to know exactly what that is. We have to zero in on specific goals, because “success” or “fulfillment” or “joy” is going to look different for everyone. This week on the HerMoney Podcast* Julie Solomon, author of Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable, tells us how to discover what’s holding us back, release our limiting belief systems, and approach life from a place of increased confidence and clarity. (And in Mailbag, we hear from a listener who participated in HerMoney’s recent FinanceFixx class and has a question about exactly how much she should have saved for retirement.) You don’t want to miss this empowering and uplifting episode.

It’s Just Shrinkflation’s That’s Taking Me Over…

Let’s see… These days we have to watch out for fewer chips in our favorite bag, less cereal in our box of Wheaties (or Cheerios, if you prefer), even less toilet paper on a roll. Yes, shrinkflation is rampant on store shelves… but what is it, exactly? It’s when companies reduce a product’s quantity or size, yet prices remain the same — and sometimes even increase. And we get it — if you’re on auto-pilot and just snagging the same items regularly, maybe you just haven’t noticed it yet. But make no mistake: it’s impacting (read: shrinking) your wallet. This week, we take a look at ways to spot it, and some of the best tips and techniques for making sure it doesn’t bust your budget.

Celebrate Pride By Empowering Others

There’s a lot to celebrate for the LGBTQ+ community this June. The presence of LGBTQ+ owned business has grown exponentially over the last several decades—there are now an estimated 1.4 million queer-owned companies in the US alone—which bring in an estimated $1.7 trillion dollars a year in revenue. Incredible. And while we love to see thriving LGBTQ+ owned businesses, the reality is that members of this community have all too often been forced to overcome obstacles or have been discriminated against before experiencing success. For Pride this year, we spoke to three LGBTQ+ business owners to get their take on what it’s like running a company in 2022. They share their top challenges, and details on how they’re helping to uplift their communities every day.

Aruba, Jamaica, Oooh, You Wanna Go There…

But do credit card companies actually want to take you? In other words, are travel rewards credit cards really worth the hype, and the time it’s going to take you to apply — plus possible annual fees? We’ve all seen the Insta influencers who say they’re traveling the world thanks to a rewards credit card, but does it really work that way for the average spender? Maybe you had one of these cards before, but as COVID began to upend the world in 2020, you canceled. No matter your situation, now is a good time to review whether it’s time to renew or apply for a new card. First, you’ll want to consider whether the travel rewards offered are actually worth it—and whether the card you choose could also help pay for those skyrocketing gas prices. (Hint: some of them do!) Before you make any decisions about your next card, check out our rundown on the most important questions you need to ask.

Bumpin’ On A Budget: Your Maternity Wardrobe Doesn’ Have To Cost A Fortune

Diapers, a bassinet, formula, baby gear… Preparing for a baby adds up, which is why saving and planning for your little one is so important. But what about the here and now when we need a new wardrobe to keep up with our growing baby bump? We all know that when we look good, we feel good, but we certainly want to avoid a maternity wardrobe that bumps our budget in the wrong direction. This week, HerMoney’s Meaghan Hunt offers some tips on how to build a maternity wardrobe that’s as functional as it is comfortable. So mamas, get ready to look amazing whether you’re headed to work, yoga, or… well, anywhere that’s not the couch.

3 Tips for Successfully Reentering The Workforce

The pandemic hit women particularly hard. Pre-COVID, we made up under half of the U.S. workforce, but now we account for over half of job losses to date. So, what’s the deal? If you’re one of the many women handling the myriad duties of childcare, cooking, and cleaning every day, then the term “unpaid labor” is more than familiar to you. And spending more time on such family responsibilities — whether we want to or not — means less time to spend on work. If you’re currently looking to realign your post-pandemic career, reenter the workforce after a break, or change your career path altogether, then check out this guide for ensuring a smooth transition. As always, we got you.

Tiny Survey, Tiny Dancer

There’s so much going on in our current economic climate. We’re wondering: What does risk mean to you in 2022? And how are all of the recent developments affecting your relationship with risk today? Please take our short-and-sweet survey to help us plan our content for the remainder of the year.

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