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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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…
Over the last several years, we have seen an increase in white Americans pledging to become better allies to people of color in their social and professional spheres. Often, we will ask “what can we do?” to improve ourselves, but…
It’s no secret that women (Black women especially) have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. From job loss and a persistent wealth gap, to increased caregiving responsibilities and mental health issues, our endurance has been tested over, and over, and…
