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How Do We Address Unpaid Care Work?

For many women, unpaid care work is a constant presence in daily life. It includes the behind-the-scenes responsibilities that keep households running — caring for children, supporting aging parents, managing domestic tasks, and coordinating family logistics. This work is essential,…

How to Change Career Paths

Changing careers in your 30s or 40s can feel very different than it does earlier in life. You may be balancing family responsibilities, financial obligations, or a level of professional identity that took years to build. The idea of walking…

Why We Built Willow

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Most of us were never taught how to handle money the way we were taught how to read or write. And when life throws big changes our way — a new job, a divorce, the loss of a partner, the…

What Is a CFP and Why Does It Matter?

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Managing your finances can feel overwhelming. From budgeting and saving to investing and planning for the future, it’s easy to wonder if you’re making the right choices. One designation you might hear is CFP, which stands for Certified Financial Planner.…

How to Find Financial Peace

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Money can evoke stress, anxiety, and even fear. For many, managing finances feels like navigating a labyrinth without a map. The good news is that achieving financial peace is possible — and it can profoundly transform your life. Financial peace…

What Is a 401(a) vs 401(k)

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Planning for retirement can feel like navigating a maze of numbers and letters — 401(a), 401(k), 403(b)… the list goes on. If you’re scratching your head over the differences between a 401(a) and a 401(k) plan, you’re not alone. But…