One of our favorite parts of Woven by WPF is the stories from our Mission Supporters. When they join the community, these members share a bit about themselves and their money story. We learn about past money mistakes and current triumphs. We learn about how much their parents may have taught them about money growing …
We’re continuing financial literacy month with a second guest blog post! Both of our posts this month focus on themes of how we deal with money in partnerships. How we intertwine (or not) or finances in our long-term relationships has significant implications for our personal financial wellness throughout our lifetimes. As such, we want to …
April is Financial Literacy Month! So, we’re going to talk about financial security, especially protecting yourself when you earn less than your partner. This great post emphasizes how important it is for lower-income partners to take measures to protect themselves financially in a relationship. Unforeseen circumstances (and foreseen statistically, but sometimes hard to accept individual …
How to Protect Yourself Financially When You Earn Less Read More »
So you decided you want to be a stay at home parent? First off, congrats! Parenting is such a personal choice, and all parents need more cheerleaders. You’re doing great. Those of you that choose to keep working… the same goes for you. You’re also doing great! No one should shame anyone for any way …
We often hear stories about how people scrimp and save to reach financial independence and dig out of debt. Work hard, save, and you’re on your way, right? For most, we think of an emergency fund as a fallback in case of a health emergency, job loss, etc. However, the reality is much more complex …
My Emergency Fund Isn’t Just For Me; a Pandemic Tale Read More »
Love and money is a cocktail that can have a bitter after taste if not properly prepared. As with any good drink, it is about a balance of the ingredients, and finding balance is exactly what I want to talk about today. A good balance means finding ways to advocate for your money in a partnership. …
5 Ways To Advocate For Your Money in a Partnership Read More »
I’ll be the first person to tell you, my financial life is a hot mess right now. My recent divorce ruined my finances but it saved my life. Now I’m a grad student studying civil engineering, which will eventually turn into a lucrative career, but at the moment I’m up into my eyeballs in school …
