Career & Money
Motherly shares expert-backed resources for conquering motherhood, career and finances. We’ll help you balance money and motherhood.
Feeling financial fatigue, mama? How to get control of your money in 5 steps
Reduce your money stress once and for all.
Day care saved my motherhood
I have the incredible privilege of working from home, but I also felt like I was drowning.
At this office, parents can bring their baby to work until they’re about 6 months old
"We want to practice what we preach, and normalize a reality where having children and advancing your career are not mutually exclusive," says Beth Shelton, the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.
To the ambitious, exhausted mamas out there—it’s worth it
I owe it to my son to be a good example of problem-solving and pushing forward to achieve my dreams.
How to combine a home office with a nursery
Motherly's news editor shares how she made room for her second baby.
Work will always be there, but my babies won’t always be this small
But as we reach this place where things are chaotically calm, I realize that while I could make space for those things (and I do in some respects), that I choose my children. With no self-judgment and no second guesses and no comparing myself to other women.
I want to be a stay-at-home mom AND a working mom
Because my children are important to me, and my work is important to me.
More moms than ever before have arrived in Congress—and we can’t wait to see what they do
They're bringing a much-needed new perspective to the American government.
Washington state just rolled out an awesome paid leave plan 👏
It's one of the best state-level family leave plans America has seen yet
The best life advice from famous working moms—from Michelle Obama to Victoria Beckham
There are so many incredible women who have succeeded at both 'insert job title' and 'mama.'
8 ways minimalist moms have this whole working thing figured out
Discover how minimalist moms balance work and family life effortlessly with these 8 practical tips for busy parents.
How to not go broke this holiday season
A Bankrate survey found that 45% of Americans feel compelled to go beyond their comfort zones when buying holiday gifts.
Managing caregiving and work isn’t a woman’s issue—it’s a human issue
The conversation about caregiving and work must be more inclusive.
5 lucrative strategies that will earn you an extra $1,000 a month, mama
Consider starting a service for a passion of yours, like teaching music or tennis lessons.
Dear husband: I know you hate your job–but you will find your purpose
You worked so hard. You did things you didn't want to do for the sake of love. You showed up every day and you wore down your body doing labor that wasn't fun for you. You took care of us and we are so grateful for you. Thank you for showing our kids what it looks like to work hard at things for your family.
Amy Schumer is pregnant, but no her career has not ‘stalled’
She sets the record straight on Instagram.
16 of the world’s top companies are hiring for these remote jobs
You might be the right person for the job, mama.
There’s only one job where women make more than men in America—and the ‘motherhood penalty’ only makes the gap larger
We're getting about 80 cents for every dollar earned by our male peers.
Co-Working Space The Wing is Getting Childcare
The Weekly Links are here!
Top 10 ways to boost your credit score, mama
6. Check your score frequently