We ❤️ International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is a big deal here at HerMoney. It’s an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the wonderful women who make a difference in our lives. It’s also a chance for us to show gratitude to the fierce and fabulous females who continue to pave the way for women everywhere. This week, HerMoney’s Lindsay Tigar shares the hopes and dreams she has for her own daughter and details some creative and heartfelt ways to mark the occasion with our friends, families and mentors.

Why You Should Talk About Money With Your Friends

No, money conversations aren’t always easy — but they are always important. On this week’s episode of the HerMoney Podcast* we’re talking about all things friendship and money — which are two very complicated topics that get even more complicated when we throw them together. Sometimes it can be difficult to speak openly with your friends about how much you’re earning, and how much you can afford to spend on a night out. (For example, what do you do if your friends out-earn you and always want to dine at expensive restaurants? And how do you make friends who will cheer you on as you work to achieve your financial goals?) Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast, break down how we can all live a fulfilling — and frugal! — life without financial guilt.

How to Move Past Financial Infidelity

You found out your partner has been lying about how much money they make. By a lot. Maybe they left their laptop open, and you saw the balance of their secret bank account. You feel betrayed and confused. Why were they hiding money? Will you be able to trust them again? While not uncommon, some financial infidelity can be incredibly hard to forgive. Here’s expert advice on how to move past a partner lying about money.

The Future is Female: These Women Prove it

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful business owner? Just in time for Women’s History Month, we check in for some real-life advice from female entrepreneurs who built successful companies. If you dream of becoming a leader, it’s not always easy to know where to begin, and how you can make an impact. The good news? There’s no one-way path to success—everyone’s journey is different. (In other words, there’s no reason you can’t carve your own unique path!) These 10 inspiring leaders share their stories and their best advice for how you can make it big, too.

Top Ways To Travel For Free in 2023

This is about the time of year we wistfully browse our social media feeds, seeing what seems like all of our friends in exotic locations enjoying luxurious vacations. Meanwhile, we’re trying to figure out if we can afford a trip that involves a bus ride to a neighboring state, where we’ll stay at a budget hotel and eat at the local fast food spots. Stop right there. You don’t have to be rich to have incredible travel adventures. We show you how to travel this year – and not spend a dime.

We all go through periods in our life where we feel less than stellar. Whether you’ve experienced job loss, a breakup or another transition that’s impacted your mental health, it’s tough feeling unmotivated, sad, or otherwise blah. In addition to seeing your doctor, getting plenty of sleep and water and booking a therapy appointment, you can also turn to an emotional support buddy who will never let you down — your dog. While being a pet owner requires a certain level of responsibility — both financial and emotional — being a pet parent can bring you so much joy and relaxation, you may actually live a longer life. Here’s a look at how pets can help reduce anxiety and loneliness, and bring so much love to our lives.

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Have a great week!

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