September, 2019 | Her Nexx Chapter

Step by Step: Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap

According to research data from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), the gender pay gap has narrowed over the past decade, and there has been growth for women. Men continue to have higher salaries than women. The average female salary in 2017...

Sep 26, 2019

Learning Financial Literacy Should be a Top Priority for Women

Reading, Writing and Asset AllocationUnlike other life skills, financial literacy is not taught in our schools. Forbes’ Executive Editor Brett Nelson called financial illiteracy among teens in general “nothing short of a travesty.” A survey by Bank of America/USA...

Sep 24, 2019

Intentional Happiness

Someone asked me, "What makes you happy?" and this got me thinking, reflecting back on my life. When I was young I used to dream about what I wanted in my life, the things I thought would make me happy.Here are some of the things I wanted: I wanted a nice house, to...

Sep 23, 2019

North Texas Giving Day Has Arrived – Let’s Do This!

Today’s the day! It’s North Texas Giving Day, y’all!! Her Nexx Chapter is thrilled to be participating in North Texas Giving Day this year for the first time. To align with this significant occasion, we held a sponsored fundraiser last night with a panel of six...

Sep 19, 2019

Budget Tools & Tips

Here are some tools and tips that you can use to help you create a personal budget to fit your lifestyle, and to help you stick with it in order to reach your ultimate financial goals. Make purchases with cash or your debit card instead of credit cards. Not only...

Sep 18, 2019

Smart Credit Card Choices

Achieving financial security contributes to overall happiness. The good life is lauded by society and the media from glossy advertising to celebrities flaunting their lavish lifestyles. Young people and those with minimal financial experience often swipe their way...

Sep 12, 2019

How to Prepare a Budget

A budget is a month-by-month plan to help you see where your money goes. Budgeting helps you to achieve both your long-term and short-term goals. When it comes to creating a personal budget that fits your lifestyle, keep in mind some basics to start you off in the...

Sep 11, 2019

How Financial Literacy Can Help Women Out of Poverty

Generally, women earn less than men; this we’ve known for many years. At first the discrimination arose because people assumed the man would be the primary financial family source and women would work part-time or at less important jobs than men, so the gap became...

Sep 10, 2019

Invest in Your Financial Future Starting Today

It’s not easy at times in today’s fast-paced world. Being responsible for your health, family, career, and finances can be a bit daunting. As far as your finances are concerned, take it one step at a time and you’ve got this!Make a pledge to yourself that you will...

Sep 6, 2019

The End of Happily Ever After Can be a Fresh Start: Divorce and Your Finances

“I was pregnant with my third child when my partner left me after 10 years” (Marcia – 54 years old). “I couldn’t leave, how would I support my two children?” (Silvana – 23 years old). “My whole world collapsed! He left, and I ended up being evicted from our...

Sep 5, 2019

Why We’re Participating in North Texas Giving Day

When North Texas Giving Day started in 2009 with the intent to gain exposure for nonprofit organizations, the Communities Foundation of Texas who sponsors this annual event had no idea it would become the largest community-wide giving event in the nation....

Sep 4, 2019

Making a Global Impact with Your Morning Coffee

Have a Third Place? Identify Your “Home Away from Home” Spot and Boost Your Wellness

HER-Self Care: Listen to Your Body, It’s Saying, “Putting You First is Okay!”

The Lovely Simple Things of Home: The Power of Gratitude

Prioritizing Real-Life Relationships Over Online Connections for a Digital Detox

Step by Step: Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap

Learning Financial Literacy Should be a Top Priority for Women

Intentional Happiness

North Texas Giving Day Has Arrived – Let’s Do This!

Budget Tools & Tips

Smart Credit Card Choices

How to Prepare a Budget

How Financial Literacy Can Help Women Out of Poverty

Invest in Your Financial Future Starting Today

The End of Happily Ever After Can be a Fresh Start: Divorce and Your Finances

Why We’re Participating in North Texas Giving Day

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