Legacy planning and talking to your loved ones about the potential of losing you is never easy, especially if you’re struggling with your health or have been recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. But from a practical standpoint, it’s important…
Without a doubt, 2020 has brought a new level of stress to many of our lives. The combination of stress from financial hardships, illness, homeschooling children, and more has put a strain on relationships. One question women often have when…
The challenges of 2020 have taken a toll on many of us and spotlighted our struggles—individually and in our community, emotionally and practically. When I am struggling, my normal position of positivity is displaced by cynicism and cuss words. Frankly,…
If you are a college student or the mother of one, the coronavirus pandemic has likely changed your life dramatically and forced you to rethink your financial decisions and how you manage your money. Despite classes shifting to remote study,…
Last week, my 6-year-old son told me that he wanted to empty all of the money from his piggy bank to buy a Gatorade. That set off alarm bells in my head. Granted, I encourage and enforce a healthy diet,…
Conversations about money can be quite awkward. Personal finance is, well, personal. Money impacts almost every major decision and aspect of our lives, and conversations about it can cause us to feel anxious, shameful, or embarrassed. Recent studies have found…
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Most of us know someone who grew up with either a stay-at-home mom or a single mom who worked while also managing the household mostly by themselves. It has been a product of our culture that emphasizes that women should…
Mothers are a critical part of our Willow community—from the ones who raised our community members directly or acted as crucial mother figures, to the ones who are raising tots and young adults of their own. And as this past…
In recent years, we’ve seen the buzzwords diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) gaining popularity. Research unequivocally proves that all three elements are essential to the growth of companies. But what do those terms mean from a practical application? DE&I go…
