The majority of women — 77% — say they see money in terms of what it can do for their families. And while family = life, your money is the tool that’s going to get you where YOU want to go. Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas, talks about the new investing rules for 2021 and beyond. We also talk career breaks + budgeting for life events. In Mailbag, we tackle paying for college and best practices with old retirement accounts. And in Thrive, why 1 In 3 women of color are planning on leaving their jobs by next year.

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