Women's Money Matters

Congrats Kelly Young, CFA, CAIA for being a recipient of such a prestigious award. Women’s Money Matters is the proud beneficiary of your support as one of our esteemed Board of Directors. Thank you (and Acadian Asset Management) for all you do to support women and girls living on low incomes to achieve financial wellness and for this well-deserved recognition.

Its always graduation season at Women’s Money Matters. Join us in celebrating two recent Financial Futures cohorts! Here’s what some had to say about their financial wellness journeys: 🎓 Fiorella successfully launched her mobile manicure/pedicure business and is already making strides with her first appointments. Her coach helped her budget her income, which has been going straight into savings! 🎓 Cherry valued the safe space created by the group, where women come together to talk about money and share tips. Though she’s just starting out, Cherry plans to apply the skills she’s learned as she progresses in her career. 🎓 Deborah celebrated opening a savings account and growing her savings, thanks to the support from her coach, Ellen. They tackled many challenges together, leading to big achievements. 🎓 Ruth’s favorite part of the program, besides her coach, was her cohort of fellow graduates. Ruth praised her coach, Nicole, for meeting her where she was and providing support she needed while holding her accountable. 🎓 Lumina checked off SIX goals from her vision board and is now excited to set new goals post-graduation! Congratulations to all of the graduates, and a special thank you to our partner, DTA Works, for their support in making the programs possible. Here’s to each participants continued success on their financial journeys! 👏 #FinancialFutures #Graduation #EmpowerWomen

Thank you to the WMM Board of Directors for coming together for a strategy meeting. A special thanks to Kelly Young, CFA, CAIA at Acadian Asset Management for hosting us at their offices and to Liliana Petrova, CCXP for her insightful contributions to our strategic planning. Women's Money Matters staff and board reflected on our achievements and charted a course for the future - stay tuned for new programming. Energized by our discussions, we are eager to continue empowering women and girls living on low incomes with financial wellness programming! 🎯💪 #CommunitySupport #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialWellness

Women's Money Matters works with program partners across the state to bring our financial wellness programs. One collaboration is with Women United. This collaboration enhances our shared missions to empower women and girls. Our upcoming Financial Futures program at Women United is seeking volunteer coaches. WMM model includes pairing a volunteer coach with a participant for personalized support, encouragement, and guidance to reach their financial goals. As a coach, you'll play a crucial role in helping women achieve financial self-sufficiency, build confidence, and commit to generational wealth. Your involvement will have a lasting impact, empowering participants to lead financially independent lives. We would love to hear from you... contact us with any questions you have about being a coach. We hope to see you in our next program! 📍 Start Date: September 11th, Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm at 384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA, until December 4th. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ecBSYseH #Volunteer #EmpowerWomen #FinancialCoach #FinancialFutures

🎉 Join us in Celebrating the Graduation of Another Financial Futures Cohort! 🎉 Through our Financial Futures program, women are empowered to take charge of their finances and pursue their financial goals with confidence. This latest group, who fittingly named themselves the "Money Masters," has gained important skills and knowledge to thrive on their financial journeys, with the support of our dedicated coaches. Here’s what some of our graduates had to share: 💬 "Coach Erin, you were absolutely incredible! I’m excited about the lasting friendship and mentorship we’ve built. Thank you for being my life boat during the hardest time in me and my son's life!!" 💬 "Writing everything down—the budget—made me so much more aware of where my money was going. My goal was to fix my credit, and I did! I now have a credit card and a savings account. But most importantly, the support from my coach, Marilyn Clark, was outstanding!" A big cheer for the graduates for their hard work and dedication. Here’s to your continued success and financial empowerment! #Graduation #FinancialEmpowerment #FinancialFutures #EmpowerWomen #WomensMoneyMatters

On Women’s Equality Day, Women’s Money Matters came together with volunteers, board members, participants, advisory members, and staff for an impactful and enjoyable evening at the Red Sox. ⚾️🎉 Our celebration highlighted the strength and unity that drive our mission to empower women and girls living on low incomes in their financial wellness journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for a memorable night. Together, we create a powerful ripple of positive change that resonates throughout our communities. #WomensMoneyMatters #WomensEquality #FinancialEquity

Join us in celebrating Bernadette Wheeler's 7 year anniversary with Women's Money Matters. As our Chief Program Officer, Bernadette has played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding our programs and, ensuring that women and girls living on low incomes receive the support and resources they need to achieve financial independence. Her dedication to our mission has empowered countless participants on their financial wellness journeys, and her passion for creating lasting change continues to inspire everyone at Women’s Money Matters. 💜 We are deeply grateful for her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment. Thank you, Bernadette, for all that you do! 🎉

Today is Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the hard-fought victory for women’s right to vote! 🎉 While we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, we also acknowledge the ongoing struggle for full equity. Despite progress, the wage gap continues to exist with women paid 21.8% less on average than men in 2023. Through our financial wellness programs, we work to empower women and girls on their journey to financial independence. 💪 Let’s continue to create change together! https://lnkd.in/dWwtrY3H

Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) have a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience hours toward certification by volunteering with Women’s Money Matters. Volunteering will provide hands-on experience, enhance your skills, and contribute to a meaningful cause—helping you progress in your CFP journey and advancing your professional credentials. Already a CFP? You can still benefit by earning pro bono hours while giving back to the community. Learn more about how volunteer experience hours can advance your professional development: https://lnkd.in/gTzPBmr6 #CFP #CertifiedFinancialPlanner #FinancialPlanning #Volunteer #FinancialCoach

Women's Money Matters is seeking dedicated volunteer coaches for our upcoming Financial Futures program! In partnership with United Way of Greater New Bedford, this in-person program will be held in downtown New Bedford. 📅 Start Date: Wednesdays, September 11th, with weekly meetings for 12 weeks (excluding Thanksgiving) This 3-month financial wellness program pairs women living on low incomes with a dedicated 1:1 coach who offers guidance, encouragement, and support throughout their journey. One recent participant shared: “I never thought I’d enjoy talking about my finances, but my coach was so encouraging, non-judgmental, and relatable. She made it easy to open up, sent useful information, and gave great advice.” Watch the video for more insights. ➡️ Watch the video for more insights on how you can make a difference! Sign up today or learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eAiUHac2 #FinancialEmpowerment #FinancialWellness #Volunteer #FinancialCoach #EmpowerWomen #FinancialFutures