Career & Money

How to take a mental health day that *actually* makes you feel better

2020 illuminated just how vital mental health days really are.

Women accounted for all of the American jobs lost in December

Overall, women lost 156,000 jobs while men gained 16,000 jobs.

How to get $1,100 in stimulus money for your 2020 baby

Do you know what the recovery rebate credit is? You're about to find out.

To the boss who’s given me empathy and empowerment this year, thank you

A reminder that a little humanity goes a long way, and a lot of humanity might change someone's life.

Parents will get $600 per child in their stimulus check

Some adults are getting smaller checks, but kids are getting more this time around.

What I didn’t know about being a working mom until I was one

Until I was a working mom, I didn’t realize the sacrifice, exhaustion…

7 ways unemployed moms can get support—right now

In September 2020 alone, a whopping 865,000 women left the workforce—four times the amount of men. And, of all the jobs eliminated in the first wave of layoffs post-pandemic, approximately 60% were women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor.

New report: 1 in 5 women have left the workforce since the pandemic began

Report: "The burden of the coronavirus pandemic is falling hardest on women."

Mama who took bar exam while in labor finds out she passed: ‘I took part of the exam sitting on towels’

"The midwives and nurses were so invested in helping me not only become a mom but also a lawyer," said Hill.

The moms being pushed from the workforce right now aren’t failures

Moms aren't failures—it's our sexist culture that's failing us all.

Homeless 8-year-old starts business, moves family from a shed to a home

This is both a feel good story and an absolute tragedy.

50% of Americans are worried about being able to afford gifts this holiday season

But we have expert tips on how to create the holiday magic without breaking the bank.

Mama, I see you making Christmas magic while stretching every dollar

Even when we didn't have a home and she didn't have a job, my mom made Christmas magical.

How should stay-at-home parents save for retirement?

Experts share how to save for retirement as a SAHM, even if you haven't started yet.

These are the posts you need to see on Latina Equal Pay Day

It's time to close the pay gap between Latinas and their white male counterparts. Now.

65% of working parents with kids doing remote learning are burnt out

It's not you, mama.

Ask Motherly: Can you *really* work from home with a newborn (and no childcare)?

Motherly's co-founders answer the newborn care question on nearly every new working mama's mind.

The pandemic is forcing 74% of moms to consider quitting their jobs

Because it's the only way they can survive the mental load.

Mothers are 3 times more likely than fathers to lose their jobs during the pandemic

Moms aren't "unsung heroes," they're victims of a broken society.

The pandemic is making it even harder for mothers to repay their student loans

The combination of the pre-pandemic wage gap, disproportionate job losses in 2020 and insufficient paid leave policies are setting women up for financial disaster. Here's what you need to know.