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Confronting Unequal Pay: A 10-Step Guide for Women—and Their Allies
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is not a celebration. My hope is that if we all continue to ask for what we want, we chip away at that wage gap, one Black woman—and ally—at a time.
By Minda Harts Published
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How to Start a Clothing Line
Features Petite Studio's founder Jenny Wang has some sage advice.
By Marina Liao Last updated
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How to Start a Side Hustle
Side hustles allow you the opportunity to learn new skills and explore new career paths—all while building an extra income stream.
By Bola Sokunbi Published
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Rael Is Betting On K-Beauty for Your Vulva
The Rael founders, who recently raised $35 million in venture funding, are disrupting the feminine hygiene care industry, including ending the male-dominated CPG industry’s push to make our vaginas “smell like flowers.”
By Emma Reynolds Published
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How to Invest in Wine
Investing in wine isn’t just for uber-wealthy men anymore. More women and young consumers are looking to the alternative asset to turn their love for reds and whites into real returns. Here’s what you should know if you’re thinking about taste-testing wine investing for yourself.
By Kate Storey Last updated
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Small Business Spotlight Special: Tory Burch Foundation Fellows
These small business owners share tips they've learned from each other as they navigate the tough role of being a female founder.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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What Are the Best Alternative Investments?
From Birkin bags to Banksy NFTs, entry-level and seasoned investors alike must be familiar with these factors to determine whether they should invest in the ever-changing world of alternative investments.
By Jillian Dara Last updated
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What are ETFs?
And why are "elder Millennials" pouring a record amount of money into exchange-traded funds? Read on to learn whether investing in ETFs is right for your wealth-building goals.
By Elana Lyn Gross Published
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What If Medicine Was Matriarchal?
The founders of these startups were unwilling to wait for the massive ship that is the American healthcare system to course correct for women.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Last updated
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Your Complete Guide to Investing
Features The secret’s out: You can’t save your way to wealth. To build true wealth for yourself, you need to invest. Whether you need a 101 on investing for beginners or action plans to elevate your portfolio, money up with Marie Claire to boost your net worth.
By Tanya Benedicto Klich Last updated
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How to Invest in Your 20s
Your twenties are the perfect time to lay the foundation for a strong financial future. Let’s dig into the places you should invest today—both literally and figuratively—to set yourself up for long-term success.
By Alexa von Tobel Published
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Your Guide to Picking Stocks: Investing in Fashion and Beauty Retailers
When it comes to fashion and beauty brands, it is our own income—our very own hard-earned dollars—that fuel these industries. Women could and should be profiting from the success of these multi-billion dollar companies through investing.
By Jane Hali Published
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What Are NFTs and Should I Buy Them?
NFTs offer more substance than just a profile picture, and can provide benefits for creators, brands, and consumers. But know the risks and whether you're in the right place to invest.
By Shirin Bucknam Last updated
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What to Know Before Investing in Cryptocurrency
We’re serving up the basics of blockchain and Bitcoin, the risks and benefits of investing in crypto, what the heck it is and a tutorial for how to get started.
By Shirin Bucknam Last updated
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'She Pivots' with Kristin Cavallari: Growing as a CEO and Mother Amid Divorce
As the final guest of 'She Pivots' season 1, the Uncommon James founder hones in on the importance of finding yourself during life’s most challenging moments. The Uncommon James founder emphasizes the importance of finding yourself during life’s most challenging moments.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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Changemakers 2022: More Than Skin Deep
The beauty industry has drastically evolved. This year’s honorees helped move it forward.
By Erin Flaherty Last updated
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‘She Pivots’ with Betty Reid Soskin
At 100 years old, Reid Soskin is the oldest U.S. Park Ranger in history and was instrumental in uncovering the untold stories of African-Americans and their contributions on the Home Front during WWII. Soskin lives every day looking for that next adventure, saying, “I'm still wondering what I'm going to be when I grow up.”
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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Your Guide to the 4 Types of Investments
It all starts with understanding the basic asset classes.
By Jacey J. Cosentino Last updated
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Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
A four-step action plan to help you decide whether you need a financial advisor—and how to find someone you trust.
By Elana Lyn Gross Last updated
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Peloton’s Selena Samuela on Turning Tragedy into Strength
Before becoming a powerhouse cycling instructor, Selena Samuela was an immigrant trying to adjust to new environments and new versions of herself.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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‘She Pivots’ with Jewelry Designer Joan Boyce
The icon of the jewelry business discusses reinventing herself in her 70s and beyond.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published
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The Best Investment Apps for Beginners, According to Financial Experts
These apps are a great tool for learning and investing on the go.
By Rachel Burchfield Last updated
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How Melanie Travis Built Andie Into a Swimwear Giant
Plus, how brands are getting LGBTQ+ marketing all wrong. (Hint: stop rainbow-washing your brand each June.)
By Gabrielle Ulubay Published
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‘She Pivots’ with TikToker and Bento Boxer, Michelle Park
Michelle Park, the Emmy Award-winning TV host, discusses how TikTok provided her a new space to grow as a storyteller.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Last updated
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Edible Arrangements
Urban Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson (@blackforager) on Eating From Your Own Backyard
By Sarah Z. Wexler Published
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'She Pivots': Tai Beauchamp on the Great Burnout
The founder of Brown Girl Jane and Tai Life Media aims to inspire other women, especially women of color, to prioritize their own emotional life in the workplace.
By Emily Tisch Sussman Published