October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One key component of domestic abuse is financial domestic abuse: an individual uses money or other financial means as a tool to gain power over someone.
It’s not easy to leave an abusive relationship. Among other variables, there’s the issue of money. And since 99% of domestic violence cases involve financial abuse, that makes it even more difficult. Because without money, there’s no freedom or power.
As part of our series on financial abuse, we’re sharing a story from someone who’s survived it. For her safety and privacy, we’re publishing it anonymously. Are you experiencing financial abuse?
Many domestic violence victims who also experience financial abuse. Here are the signs of financial abuse, why you should care, and how you can help.
Financial exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of a vulnerable or elderly person’s property, funds, and assets. This can look like stealing property, forging signatures on checks, cashing checks without permission, or using money to control the individual in their care.
The Plutus Foundation supports women advocating for financial education and literacy. These women are making a difference today.
Here’s a list of mom bloggers in the financial space who are making an impact for moms and women everywhere. If you’re interested in finances or are beginning your financial journey and need an extra boost of accountability, you can easily join this list of influential women who are sharing their financial experiences by starting your own blog.
More and more people are joining the ranks of financial content creators, educators, and coaches that promote an overall message around the importance of financial literacy. Popular financial topics along with discussions that promote vulnerability and transparency around your finances are an encouraging beacon of hope that lets you know
If you need help paying your essential bills, there are many financial assistance programs to help keep you afloat until you can become financially secure again. From federal programs to local assistance, you are sure to find some help with these programs
Make the Biggest Impact Financial Independenceand Women Skip ahead to registration To continue our 2019 tour after successful events in New York, Phoenix, and Los Angles, we are bringing members of the financial media and the local community together in Denver to talk about how writing, blogging, and podcasting can
Everyone needs to read The Feminist Financial Handbook by Brynne Conroy. Here’s why it’s not just for women.
Here is our curated collection of the best financial articles and content for May 15, 2020 including selections from My Fab Finance, The Financial Diet, Jessica Moorhouse, CentSai – Melanie Lockert, and Eat, Drink, and Save Money.
