Creating A World Where All Women & Girls Are Financially Empowered
WHO WE ARE
Women's Money Matters builds the financial wellness, confidence, and security of women and girls living on low-incomes through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching.
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OUR IMPACT
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WHY WOMEN & GIRLS?
Women earn 82 cents for every dollar men earn in the US and the gap is larger for women of color.
The financial literacy gap between men and women in the US is about 59% wider than the rest of the world.
33% single mother households in Massachusetts live in poverty
IN THEIR WORDS
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Earlier this month, Program Leader, Deloreen Pond, attended the 15th annual FinCon Conference, where “Money Nerds Unite.” @FinConExpo is a gathering place for financial coaches, advisors, educators, and content creators to share ideas, learn, and collaborate.
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Among the thousands of attendees were several of Women’s Money Matters’ very own volunteer coaches. It was a special opportunity for Deloreen to connect in person with Coaches Aiday (@savvymoneywisdom), Kathy(@financial.freedom.pathway), and Serene—a rarity given that our programs are primarily online and our volunteers are spread across the globe!
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✨ Coach Serene: “I attended FinCon for the first time thanks to learning about it from Deloreen! It was an amazing experience to meet so many ‘Money Nerds.’ Seeing the diversity of the financial coaches at FinCon was inspiring because we all have a different niche we can serve, and we all bring out our own story to our coaching practice.”
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✨ Coach Aiday: “What stood out to me most: financial literacy is being reimagined. Through digital platforms, values-driven investing, storytelling, and community-based learning, these leaders are making financial education more engaging and more human than ever before.”
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At Women’s Money Matters, we love opportunities to connect with our volunteers outside of workshops. We’re grateful to all of our coaches for the time and energy they dedicate—not only to our participants, but also to building a strong community of peers.
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#WomensMoneyMatters #FinCon #MoneyNerdsUnit
Our Associate Director of Volunteer Partnerships, Ariana Contreras, will be speaking at the Virtual Workplace Fundraising + Volunteering Summit on October 30, sponsored by Double the Donation!
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Join Ariana and experts from Martha`s Table and other leading nonprofits for "Managing and Being Strategic with Workplace Volunteering" – a session packed with actionable insights on maximizing volunteer engagement and impact.
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What you`ll learn:
How to design workplace volunteer programs aligned with your mission. Best practices for stewarding workplace giving partnerships. Real-world strategies for boosting participation
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📅 October 29-30 | Virtual Workplace Fundraising + Volunteering Summit | 💻 Free & Virtual
Perfect for nonprofit professionals managing volunteers, workplace giving, or donor engagement.
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Registration Through LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/managingandbeingstrategicwithwo7366164542298419200/
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"You have enough money to pay the bills and then some. So why does it feel like it`s not enough? Welcome to the world of money dysmorphia — that perpetual financial dread you feel…even when you`re doing just fine."
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Women’s Money Matters was recently quoted in an article on The B-Side about this increasing common phenomenon. The statistics are striking—43% of Gen Z and 41% of millennials experience this financial anxiety, even when they`re objectively doing well.
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We also brought this topic to our online community platform, Connect, and it definitely resonates:
"As a member of the Women`s Money Matters community, I`ve been doing the work to get my finances in order. But I still experience money dysmorphia, especially when I`m on social media. It`s not that I haven`t worked hard or made progress. It`s that social media constantly reminds me of the gap between what I thought my education would unlock and the reality I`m living.
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That`s why I value spaces like Women`s Money Matters. They understand that financial insecurity isn`t always about numbers. It`s about context, access, and healing from systems that weren`t built for us."
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At Women`s Money Matters, we understand that overcoming sensations like money dysmorphia involves more than traditional financial literacy. Our 8-week programs are designed to achieve true financial wellness, and this includes the feeling of empowerment. This transformation happens through practical skill building, personalized one-on-one coaching, and the peer group support that creates safe spaces for healing and growth.
Calling all young women ages 14-22! Ready to take control of your future?
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📅 Next cohort starts this Thursday, October 9th 🕕 6:00 PM ➡️Spaces still available!
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Our Life Launch program is designed specifically for YOU as you prepare to live independently. From budgeting and career planning to life skills and building confidence – we`ve got everything you need to launch successfully into adulthood.
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✨ What you`ll gain:
- Personal coach to guide you every step of the way
- Financial literacy & budgeting skills
- Essential life skills for independent living
- Supportive community of peers
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Don`t wait – your future self will thank you for taking this step today. Ready to launch? Link to enroll is in the comments!
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#LifeLaunch #YoungWomen #IndependentLiving #LifeSkills #FinancialLiteracy #CareerPlanning #EmpowerYoungWomen #AdultingSkills
Join us in welcoming Sarah N. Samuels, CFA, CAIA as a speaker at Elevate Her Future on Oct 17th. See below for event details and link for tickets!
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From Administrative Assistant to Partner overseeing $1.8 TRILLION in assets - @Samuesn1`s journey embodies the power of financial empowerment. As Partner and Head of Investment Manager Research at NEPC and Board Chair of CFA Society Boston, she brings over 20 years of experience investing institutional capital across private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
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Passionate about improving accessibility to investing and teaching financial literacy - especially to underrepresented groups and kids - Sarah is also the founder of @30secondsofbravery and author of the children’s book "Braving Our Savings." There will be signed copies of her book available!
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Sarah`s been recognized as Most Influential Women in Institutional Investing, Advisor of the Year, and Women of FIRE - and her commitment to mentoring and financial education aligns perfectly with our Women`s Money Matters mission.
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📅 Elevate Her Future | Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 8:30-10:30 AM
📍 Boston Marriott Newton
🎟️ Purchase tickets today and help us spread the word!
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https://womensmoneymatters.org/elevateherfuture/
"I want my children to walk into classrooms where financial literacy is taught with excitement and real-life application. Children are full of imagination. If we give them the tools to understand money early, they won`t just dream. They`ll build." - WMM Graduate Nyesha
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🏛️ On Sept 16th at the State House, Ariel Garfinkel, Program Manager at Women`s Money Matters, was joined by our Program Graduates, Nyesha and Brooke, as they testified in support of bills to ensure all Massachusetts students receive financial education.
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They were among dozens of advocates who shared powerful testimony about why financial literacy matters for our youth. We`re grateful to stand alongside our partner in this important work: The Financial Empowerment Network (F.E.N.), a coalition spearheaded by the @midascollab.
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As Ariel shared in her testimony to lawmakers, "Personal finance impacts every single one of us. Financial education is prevention. It is therefore not a question of whether financial education is necessary – it is a question of whether we are committed to ensuring financial security for the people of Massachusetts."
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📝 Your voice matters, and there is still time to send in your support! Use the link below for a quick, easy way to write to your state legislators.
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Thank you for joining us in this advocacy for financial education!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/make-your-voice-heard-tell-your-legislators-to-champion-financial-education-in-our-schools
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#FinancialEducation #Massachusetts #Advocacy #WomensMoneyMatters #FinancialLiteracy #EquityInEducation
Advocacy work is an important part of our mission at Women`s Money Matters, which is why on September 16th, we will testify at the State House in support of Bill H46/H636/S421, an Act requiring financial education in schools. Joining us at the hearing will be Financial Futures graduates Robyn, Brooke and Nyesha, sharing firsthand insights into why financial education matters.
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📣📣📣Mass Residents: Help us amplify support for this bill by writing a letter to your representative - see below for a quick, easy way to make your voice heard! 📣📣📣
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Financial education is more than a life skill—it`s an equity issue. As providers of financial wellness programs for women and girls living on low incomes, we see the impact of financial literacy every day. By making these skills part of a comprehensive requirement in schools, the benefits to individuals, families, and entire communities will be vast. By teaching young people how to build credit, save, and invest, we can help them avoid high-interest debt, strengthen financial stability, and open pathways to economic mobility.
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For youth living on lower incomes, these lessons are especially critical to breaking cycles of intergenerational poverty and building more secure futures. We are proud to stand alongside others advocating for this important step toward ensuring all Massachusetts students have access to the tools they need to succeed.
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📣📣📣Support this bill by writing to your state legislators through the link below – it is a quick process with opportunities to personalize your message and send it to the Representatives in your district. Every voice counts! 📣📣📣
Thank you @midascollab for coordinating this effort!
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#financialeducation
#financialeducationmatters #financialliteracy #BillH46 #BillH636 #BillS421
Join Women`s Money Matters on October 17th for Elevate Her Future — our 15th anniversary celebration and community event uplifting the voices of women and girls on their journey to economic empowerment! Ticket link below and on our website.
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We`re proud to partner with our event sponsors who share our vision:
@womensbusinessleague
@rockland_trust
@grasshopperbank
@experienceberrydunn
Jessica Aiken Scola of Sound View Financial Advisors
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Thanks to their generous support and the entire WMM community, we`re able to make this event possible. Let`s fill the room, raise our voices, and make a lasting impact— reserve your ticket today and join us at Elevate Her Future.
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When: Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466)
Tickets: $75 – link below
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Guest Speaker: Sarah N. Samuels, CFA, CAIA, Partner and Head of Investment Manager Research at NEPC and Board Chair of the CFA Society Boston. Founder of 30 Seconds of Bravery and Author of Braving Our Savings.
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Special Guest: Patti Satterthwaite, COO and WIN Network Manager of the Women`s Foundation of Boston, to receive the Elevate Her Future Award
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Panel discussion featuring Women`s Money Matters graduates and volunteers as they share inspiring stories, personal journeys, and the impact of our programs
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While school is just beginning for some, we`re taking a moment to celebrate our recent graduates – we`re thrilled to honor 136 women who just completed Women’s Money Matters programs across 9 different cohorts!
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Recent cohorts included an in-person program with Somerville Housing Authority, a Spanish-language cohort, as well as a Level-Up for program for graduates focused on resume writing with 73 attendees.
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💳 Credit scores are climbing 💰 Savings plans are in action 💪 Financial confidence is soaring
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Each graduate gained practical tools, newfound knowledge, and the confidence to take control of their financial journey. Just as important, participants connected with peers who understood their challenges and celebrated their wins, and dedicated personal coaches provided encouragement and guidance every step of the way.
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To our 136 graduates: You`ve invested in yourselves, and that investment will pay dividends for years to come. Your dedication to learning and growing inspires us every day. Here`s to financial empowerment, one woman at a time!
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#WomensMoneyMatters #FinancialLiteracy #Graduation
Join us at Elevate Her Future on Friday, October 17th, at 8:30 am as we come together for the next chapter of financially empowering women and girls living on low incomes. Learn more about this morning event and get your tickets at the link below!
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As we celebrate 15 years of impact, we are looking ahead with innovative approaches to reach even more women and girls. We are reimagining how financial empowerment can scale without losing the personal touch that makes our approach so effective.
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Every woman deserves financial security, and we`re committed to making that vision a reality. Start your day with inspiration and impact — celebrate our 15-year milestone, network with like-minded attendees, spark new collaborations, and connect over a shared commitment to financial empowerment at Elevate Her Future on Friday, October 17th!
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Tickets: https://womensmoneymatters.org/elevateherfuture/
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Special thanks to our event sponsors @rockland_trust, @grasshopperbank, @experienceberrydunn, @womensbusinessleague, Karen Gemmett, and Jessica Scola.
Women`s Money Matters works with over 70 community organizations to bring our programs to women who are ready to transform their financial future. Our programs are utilized by Housing Authorities with Family Self-Sufficiency Programs, Community Development Corporations, Community Action Organizations, Public Schools for Youth Programs, Transitional Housing Programs, Emergency Shelter Programs, Family Resource Centers, and more.
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Through personalized coaching and financial empowerment curriculums, our programs build essential skills in budgeting, credit monitoring, and savings – and they deliver results that truly change lives.
We are so grateful for the relationships we have with our partners as we build a strong network of support. Thank you for helping us bring financial empowerment to women and girls!
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#WomensMoneyMatters #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialEmpowerment
Join us for Elevate Her Future: Celebrating 15 years of Women`s Money Matters – tickets are now available!
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Be a part of an inspiring morning event that will lift the financial futures of women and girls while we unite dedicated professionals, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers. Together we will create positive change through financial empowerment for women and girls living on low incomes.
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We are excited to celebrate these transformative 15 years and look ahead toward an even stronger future alongside YOU - our community of supporters! Get your ticket today for Elevate Her Future.
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When: Friday, October 17th, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Where: Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466)
Tickets: $75
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Guest Speaker: Sarah N. Samuels, CFA, CAIA, Partner and Head of Investment Manager Research at NEPC and Board Chair of the CFA Society Boston. Founder of 30 Seconds of Bravery and Author of Braving Our Savings.
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Special Guest: Patti Satterthwaite, President of the Women`s Foundation of Massachusetts, recipient of the WMM Elevate Her Future Award
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Powerful panel discussion featuring Women’s Money Matters graduates and volunteers as they share inspiring stories, personal journeys, and the impact of our programs
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Purchase a ticket and bring a friend to be a part of empowering the financial future of women and girls:
-Individual tickets: $75
-Fill a table (10 people): $750
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Learn more and purchase tickets at: https://womensmoneymatters.org/elevateherfuture/
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Get your ticket to be part of a movement that uplifts women and girls while building powerful connections. Reserve your seat today for Friday, October 17th!
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With gratitude for our event sponsors: @rockland_trust, @grasshopperbank, @experienceberrydunn, @womensbusinessleague, Karen Gemmett, and Jessica Scola
