Career & Money
Motherly shares expert-backed resources for conquering motherhood, career and finances. We’ll help you balance money and motherhood.

Everything you need to know about your taxes if you had a baby last year
New parents? Here's a guide to filing taxes with a new baby in the house.

4 maternity leave money tips so you can avoid making costly mistakes
Know your rights when planning your maternity leave.

This plan to get moms paid for their work is gaining steam
Over 100 prominent celebrities have already signed on to support The Marshall Plan For Moms. Now, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tammy Duckworth have introduced a resolution supporting the plan.

Confused about when to file taxes because of the pandemic? Here’s when to file this year
Being prepared makes Tax Day a little less stressful.

What is the child tax credit? What parents need to know in 2021
And what's the difference between the child tax credit and a dependent credit?

Did COVID impact your finances in 2020? Here’s what you can do about your taxes
From payment plans to free tax help, here are some options you might have.

Why child care is so expensive when child care workers make so little—and what we can do about it
In some states, many child care workers are under the poverty level.

A mom was arrested for leaving her kids alone while she worked—here’s why we need to talk about it
The problem with this isn't what you think it is.

15 tweets that prove you should update your email signature ASAP
We are still in a pandemic, and we are not doing OK.

The pandemic forced 1 of us to stay home with our kid—we chose my husband
The role changes have made for a big transition.

Bumble’s CEO made history this week—and she did it with her baby on her hip
Whitney Wolfe Herd is the youngest CEO to take a company public. She's also a mom who held her son while ringing that historic Nasdaq opening bell.

Senator Duckworth just introduced a new bill to help your family afford diapers
One in three families in America struggle with the high cost of diapers.

Democrats propose tax credit of up to $3,600 per child in COVID-19 relief package
Families would be sent monthly checks, beginning as early as July.

Angelina Jolie is refreshingly honest about being a SAHM during the pandemic
"They've all crossed into that moment when they realize that there's nothing special about me. I'm just older," shares the actress.

5 things you can do to positively reframe your relationship to work
Transform your relationship with work into one that is more mindful, intentional and healthy.

Moms are being forced to choose between their job and their kids in this pandemic
Parents are over 40% of the workforce and if schools and daycares remain closed, that leaves them in an impossible situation.

Meteorologist mom handles adorable toddler interruption like a pro
When her toddler made an unexpected cameo on live TV, this mom didn't miss a beat.

4 money lessons I’m teaching my daughter from my own financial disasters
I don't want these mistakes to be passed down.

Trying to get pregnant? 6 important career moves to make now
Taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids.

Yes, you absolutely should negotiate your salary—here’s how
Remember, this is called work, not play. You deserve to get paid an equitable amount of money for the work you're going to do.