money

Moms are getting $7,500 for having a baby in Michigan—here’s how it’s transforming lives

What if we just paid women when they have babies? A revolutionary new program is testing exactly that—and it’s already changing lives.

Too many U.S. moms are in debt from giving birth. They deserve better.

After giving birth to my first child, I opened the mailbox to…

The cost of giving birth is getting more expensive—and some families are getting hit with childbirth debt

When you’re bringing home a baby, you shouldn’t also have to bring home steep medical bills.

6 experts share how they teach their kids about money

Parents will be the single biggest influence on which money habits (good or bad) that their children pick up.

How to host Thanksgiving on a budget

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner (and inviting folks over) doesn’t have to destroy your budget. Here’s how.

9 smart (but hidden) ways to save money as a parent

Being a parent is expensive, but have you tried these money-saving tips?

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Sign up for Motherly's offers and your wallet will thank you!

Here’s what parents need to know about homebuying right now

Wondering how to buy a home in a hot market? We've got you covered, mama.

Women could lose $600,000 in lifetime earnings because of the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't just forced millions of women out of the workforce. It's impacted their earning potential for years to come.

5 apps for budgeting that could help you save money

The best part? They're free!

Thinking about making a deposit into your child’s 529 plan? Now might be the best time

Financial experts think 2021 will bring rapid economic growth, making now a good time to invest.

Will the stimulus be taxed this year? Your burning 2021 tax question, answered

Here's what you need to do when you file this year.

4 money lessons I’m teaching my daughter from my own financial disasters

I don't want these mistakes to be passed down.

Meaningful ways to tackle credit card debt

Even chipping away little-by-little can make a big difference.

6 seriously easy money-saving tips the whole family can get in on

Without being a buzzkill.

5 ways parents can increase their credit score quickly

And why it's so important to do!

Parents will get $600 per child in their stimulus check

Some adults are getting smaller checks, but kids are getting more this time around.

7 ways unemployed moms can get support—right now

In September 2020 alone, a whopping 865,000 women left the workforce—four times the amount of men. And, of all the jobs eliminated in the first wave of layoffs post-pandemic, approximately 60% were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor.

These are the posts you need to see on Latina Equal Pay Day

It's time to close the pay gap between Latinas and their white male counterparts. Now.

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.