Career & Money

Paid leave has been added back into major social spending bill

Speaker Pelosi added four weeks of paid family leave back into the social spending bill.

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Spanx CEO shocks employees with $10k gift and the trip of a lifetime

Spanx CEO Sara Blakely brought her employees to tears when she surprised them with the gift of a lifetime.

To the working mamas who feel like they’re failing every. single. day

Mama, it's not your fault.

To the SAHM who is ALWAYS working—I see you

Mama, I want you to know that it's not just you.

15 money-saving tips to help parents budget for back to school season

Going back to school doesn't have to be expensive.

A postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan. Here’s how to make one.

It's all about *your* health and sanity, mama.

Returning to in-person work? Here are 10 skills to hone that can make the transition easier

Back to work may take some adjustment, but we can help.

What’s a 529 college savings plan? What parents need to know

These savings plans are designed specifically to help pay for college and are a great investment option for families who want to see their money grow, tax-free, over a stretch of time.

Missing your September child tax credit payment? You’re not alone​

Plus everything else parents need to know about the 2021 Child Tax Credit, explained.

If SAHMs were paid, their salary would be $184K/year

According to the latest data from salary.com.

To the burned-out working mom: I see you

Sometimes it feels like "leaning in" means overload. But mama, we've got this.

When all you feel is guilt: A letter to new working moms

A letter to new mamas who are back at work.

7 ways companies can support new moms on maternity leave

Companies need to stop punishing new mothers for taking maternity leave.

We need to talk about unpaid labor on Labor Day

Because moms are doing a lot more of it.

Pumping at work: What you need to know and how to prepare

From packing in advance to talking to your manager, here's how to set yourself up for pumping success.

How to declutter your finances in 4 totally doable steps

Decluttering your finances is a lot easier than decluttering toys—here's how to do it.

This reporter says she wasn’t allowed to pump at work: ‘Find a Target or a hospital’

Kate Rayner is suing NBC Universal over her former station's lack of accommodations for her pumping.

28 often overlooked HSA & FSA eligible items for baby and mom

Don't let those contributions go to waste!