20 blogs by women that challenge the way you think about money
20 blogs by women that challenge the way you think about money
Gain a new perspective on work, money, business and the economy from women sharing their stories and others’ through these top blogs, podcasts and newsletters.
As women, we deal with a lot — to put it bluntly. Among the many ways our culture and economy put us at a disadvantage is the fact that we’re left out of conversations about money.
Luckily many women have responded to this neglect and taken financial education into their own hands. From opening up about their experiences with work to starting financial education companies that change the way we talk about money, brilliant and resourceful women are taking up space in personal finance.
We published our original round up of “personal finance blogs for women” shortly after launching Healthy Rich in 2022. I’m updating it this year with some of the original listings and lots of new shout-outs to highlight the many types of writing and thinking that can change our approach to work and money.
Add your favorites in the comments! Who are the women you turn to for stories, perspectives and advice on work and money? Who’s blog, podcast or newsletter has sparked an aha moment in your relationship with money? Give them a nod in the comments — maybe we’ll add them to the list!
Change how you think about work
What Works
Created by: Tara McMullin, author of What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal-Setting
**A post we love: “All Parasites Have Value”
Free Time
Created by: Jenny Blake, author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork and Love Your Business
A post we love: Climbing Down the Entrepreneurial Ladder
Boss Barista
Created by: Ashley Rodriguez, journalist and barista
A post we love: It’s Cringe That We Care So Much About “Real” Milk
Women Who Money
Co-founders: Amy L. Blacklock and Vicki Cook, authors of Estate Planning 101
A post we love: What To Do If Retirement Savings Is Not Yet Enough
Women Who Money is the money bible for the working woman. Whether it's retirement planning or improving your overall financial wellbeing, chances are, there's a handful of super handy articles on the subject.
The cool thing about WWM is that it ranks its articles from “novice” to “advanced” so you can find guidance based on how much you already know about a topic. Whether you're a novice or a financial expert yourself, WWM can probably answer your questions. All of the articles are written by vetted writers and experts, so readers are always getting trustworthy advice.
Get a handle on the economy
Stay-At-Home Macro
Created by: Claudia Sahm, economic consultant, former Federal Reserve and White House economist
A post we love: We are landing this plane, softly.
Kyla’s Newsletter
Created by: Kyla Scanlon, former options trader, founder of fin ed company Bread
A post we love: How Social Media Shapes Economic Perception
Discover new perspectives on class and money
The Poverty Trap
Created by: Joan DeMartin, former environmental law attorney and current college English instructor
A post we love: Private Health Insurers Routinely Deny Potentially Life-Saving Treatments To Cut Costs
The Privilege to Feel
Created by: Stephanie Land, author Maid and Class
A post we love: On enduring mental illness in poverty.
Frugal Friends Podcast
Owners: Jen Smith, finance author, and Jill Sirianni, financial coach
A post we love: Should You Still Be Following The Baby Steps?
If you like to listen to financial advice rather than reading about it, subscribe to the iconic Frugal Friends podcast. Hosts Jen and Jill have redefined “frugality” to eschew restriction and talk as much about preserving your time, physical space and natural resources as they do about saving money.
In weekly episodes — nearly 400 and counting — the duo talk about the nitty gritty of savings, debt payoff and money management with fun, compassion and creativity that rejects the guilt and shame of strict budgeting.
The Mindful Consumer
Created by: Cait Flanders, bestselling author, former blogger at Blonde on a Budget
A post we love: Confession: I haven't written a budget in 2 years
Bitches Get Riches
Co-founders: Lauren “Kitty” Torres and Jess “Piggy” Fickett
A post we love: How To Start Small by Saving Small
This financial hub is sass, class and a side of wacky. Bitches Get Riches is popular for its blunt humor and advice for women everywhere on how to get our lives and finances in order. Authors Kitty and Piggy talk about a wide range of financial subjects, from money mindset to debt advice.
The Ladybird Purse
Created by: Keris Fox, author of romantic comedy
A post we love: "I am earning more money than I expected to, and I feel emotional about it.”
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, U.K. writer shares open and honest conversations about money for women, creatives, freelancers and more. Posts include a mix of updates about Keris’s own financial journey and interviews with women and nonbinary people about theirs. No one purports to be an expert or tell you what to do; they just share their stories to give you a look into the diversity of our relationships with money.The Financial Diet
Created by: Chelsea Fagan
A post we love: "You're Not Ugly, You're Just Poor": A Deep Dive
CEO and founder Chelsea Fagan started The Financial Diet in the heyday of the millennial personal finance blog to talk about money in a way that doesn’t feel scary, judgmental or boring. The site has expanded over the years with a newsletter, podcast and a YouTube channel, which now features interviews with experts and professionally-produced video essays from Chelsea. The brand offers commentary and analysis on cultural issues that touch our personal finances, as well as pragmatic guidance for every imaginable financial goal.
My Fab Finance
Owner: Tonya Rapley, entrepreneur and millennial money expert
A post we love: How to Protect Your Money from Common Cyber Scams
Focused on the needs of millennial and Gen Z women, My Fab Finance is a personal finance site from entrepreneur
. Contributors write about how to become financially free. From loans or medical bills or finance books for kids, My Fab Finance is a leading blog and go-to site for women everywhere who don't know where to start on their journey to financial freedom.(P.S. Tonya continues to share her journey through scaling a business, motherhood, divorce and relocation at
.)Erin Gobler
Created by: Erin Gobler, personal finance writer and educator
A post we love: Is Renting a Waste of Money?
Trusted writer and educator, Erin Gobler provides a little corner of the internet for millennial women to learn how to pay off debt, cultivate side hustles and reach their optimal financial goals.
Not only does Erin provide a fully comprehensive blog, but she also offers a list of recommended money tools that she trusts to help her readers achieve their goals. Safe to say, many millennial women trust Erin with what to do next to conquer their finances.
ClearHealthCosts
Created by: Jeanne Pinder, former NYT journalist and TED resident
A post we love: The colonoscopies were free. But the ‘surgical trays’ came with $600 price tags
Founder
started the journalism company ClearHealthCosts to help people understand what things cost in health care so they can make informed choices and question the forces driving up costs. In partnership with newsrooms around the country, ClearHealthCosts investigates consumer health costs in communities nationwide. The blog shares news and advice to advocate for yourself and find low-cost health care options.Feel less alone running a small business
Rolling in D’oh
Created by: Jenny Blake, author and entrepreneur
A post we love: There Is Only One Wish
Another one from entrepreneur
, is an intimate peek into the life of a breadwinning entrepreneur living in New York City. In this subscriber-only newsletter Jenny shares fresh stories of her experiences and lessons learned as she navigates the tremendous change the pandemic wrought on her once-booming business.Thoughtful as Moss
Created by: Kate Tyson
A post we love: A Short Talk on World Building Businesses
Artist and small business advisor
channels anarchistic political views through economic and business analysis and advice in her newsletter, . The motto for her consulting business, Wanderwell, is “Your business is a model for the world you want to live in.” The newsletter (while not connected to Wanderwell) is often an artist’s reflection on how to manifest that belief in your work and life. And subscribers also get zines!Storefront Revolt
Created by: Katherine Raz
A post we love: The story of closing a location
Running a brick-and-mortar retail store is not for the faint of heart — but it can be a special kind of joy. Owner
, who opened her Tacoma, Washington–based shop just months before COVID hit the U.S., wonders if it’s possible to make a living at it. She shares her experiences through to connect with others and evade the isolation that’s so common for small business owners.Startup Parent
Created by: Sarah K Peck
A post we love: Parenting is a Leadership MBA
Delilah Gray contributed to an older version of this post.
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Ahh! Thank you so much for the mention! I think "sort of about coffee" is the most apt descriptor I've ever read!
Thank you!!! I get so excited every time you put a new post out. Appreciate the resources and learnings