Career & Money
Motherly shares expert-backed resources for conquering motherhood, career and finances. We’ll help you balance money and motherhood.
1.2 million parents forced to miss work every month because affordable childcare isn’t available
The financial toll of inadequate childcare is staggering. For many families, every missed hour translates into lost wages, with families spending an average of $11,000 per child per year on care
Catch-22: No job, no childcare; no childcare, no job
Long waitlist times and the exorbitant price of childcare create barriers for me, as a woman, to return to the workforce—a challenge I’m sure many other mothers face as well.
How moms and daughters can close the investing gender gap together
Recent Greenlight data shows that 61% of dads and boys say they're interested in investing, compared to only 42% of moms and girls.
Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds
The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.
Families are struggling to make ends meet more than ever—and something has to give
Being an average American family in 2024 means making the most money you've ever made but being the poorest you've ever been.
Working women still do most of the housework—so why are men saying they now do a lot more?
The annual Women in the Workplace report from Lean In and McKinsey finds diverging perceptions in how women and men see their contributions at home.
Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives
Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.
The life hacks that enable me to run a business and be there for my family
29 entrepreneurs from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their best tips that help them thrive in work and motherhood—and get somewhere close to balance.
Work-life balance is impossible when you’re a work-from-home mom
The reality of being a work-from-home mom with zero childcare is full of blurred boundaries
Astronaut shows why ‘career showers’ are just as special as bridal or baby showers
Technically, the soirée was a “space sprinkle,” since it celebrated her second spaceflight.
47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work
Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.
Here’s what moms need to know about Project 2025 and how it impacts us all
Project 2025 outlines several changes that would greatly impact women and mothers in multiple ways.
Hoda’s heartwarming return home after the Olympics is every working mom’s tornado of joy, guilt and love
Hoda Kotb’s tear-jerking (happy tears, of course) greeting from her daughters had me reliving every one of my own returns home after a work trip.
To the mama on vacation: Leave the laptop at home
Work will survive—and so will you.
Moms First successfully petition for childcare to be addressed during the first presidential debate
The question of how to make childcare more affordable was asked, but only President Biden addressed the question—albeit briefly.
Meet the mom changing the script on working motherhood in Japan
Shoko Fujiwara wants women to live life the way they want to.
Mothering is work. For Mother’s Day, I’d like a raise, please
Sure, I’ll take the flowers and breakfast in bed, too, but if you really want to acknowledge all that I do, start treating me like a paid employee.
Flowers are great, but here’s what moms really want for Mother’s Day
Let’s start with paid leave.
To the mom who is running after her kid(s)—and runs a business, too… I see you
The tug-of-war between being a present mother and successful business owner is far from smooth–but it is possible. These 31 mothers from the Dreamers & Doers collective share their encouragement and support to those facing this common challenge.
Money management tips for the sandwich generation
This is a crucial part of financial planning: Talk to your parents about their final affairs before they pass away.