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Warning Working Moms: Your Partner Is Your Glass Ceiling
Bestselling author and essayist Caitlin Moran warns in her new book More Than a Woman that a mother’s career is only as good as the man or woman she marries.
By Jo Piazza Published
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The Women Helping Space Tourism Lift Off
As Virgin Galactic preps the first rocket ship trips for paid passengers, two space-savvy women prepare to launch.
By John Scott Lewinski Published
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The Women Reinventing the Way We Work
COVID-19 forced about two thirds of Americans to hastily pack up their offices and head to homemade workstations. Many will never go back. These six women are making WFH the new reality.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Black Girls Breathing Is Creating a Safe Space for Black Women
Founder Jasmine Marie reflects on how she's managing a business and preserving her mental health during this stressful time.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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The Unemployed Couple Squatting in Their Brooklyn Apartment
Every other Thursday, a couple will get candid with Marie Claire about how they split their finances. This week, we're talking to a couple who haven't paid rent on their apartment in months.
By Marie Claire Published
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Today, Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Illustrates Just How Much Black Women Are Undervalued and Underpaid
In addition to the wage gap, new research from LeanIn.org shows that there are numerous "invisible" injustices as well.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Reigning Queen of TikTok
She’s not lip-synching, break dancing, or completing the #UmbrellaChallenge. She’s not Loren Gray, Addison Easterling, or Charli D’Amelio. But Vanessa Pappas is TikTok’s secret weapon, and, as the social media company’s U.S. general manager, she’s leading the unequivocally popular—and controversial—app into a future unknown.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Blogger Couple Who Made $20,000 When the Pandemic Hit
Every month, a couple will get candid with Marie Claire about how they split their finances. This week, we're talking to a couple who lost revenue during the pandemic, but invested wisely.
By Marie Claire Published
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Can Guaranteed Income Help Americans Escape Poverty?
Ciara McDonald, a single mother of three in Jackson, Mississippi, received $1,000 a month for a year. Here’s what happened.
By Katia Savchuk Published
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How to Ace a Phone Interview and Make It Through to the Next Level
Most job interviews start with a phone call these days, so nailing them is crucial.
By Liz Bentley Published
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How I Got Serena Williams to Hire Me
As a partner at Serena Ventures, Alison Rapaport helps the tennis superstar bet big on companies like Daily Harvest and Billie. Here’s what she did to land the envy-inducing job.
By Jenna Birch Published
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2 Top CEOs on What Leadership Means in This Moment
PayPal's Dan Schulman and The American Red Cross' Gail McGovern talk to Marie Claire's EIC about mentorship, and how a diverse team gave them a competitive advantage.
By Aya Kanai Published
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Battle for the Waves
After decades of fighting for recognition by the IOC, surfers will finally compete in the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Three American women are the best in the world—but only two of them can rep Team USA.
By Tik Root Published
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Ellevest's Brand-New Membership Model Is Its Most Accessible Yet
The female-focused financial planning service just launched a new program designed to help “women, non-binary people, and male allies" invest.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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What Are Tax Deductible Donations, and How Do They Work?
When you give to charity, you might be eligible for a tax deduction (a fancy way of saying your taxable income is lowered).
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Sima Sistani Is Bringing Down the House
The founder and CEO of social networking app Houseparty is redefining the way we hang with friends. Here, she shares how her company navigated an unexpected surge of users.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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7 Brilliant Gifts for Your New College Grad
Smart picks that will make their adulting future look pretty bright.
By Lauren Ingram Published
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Hollywood Told Her Women Aren't Funny. She Proved Them Wrong.
After making blockbusters Hustlers and Booksmart, what will Jessica Elbaum bless the silver screen with next?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Couple Who Used a Health-Share Ministry for a $1,000,000 Surgery
The latest edition of Marie Claire's Couples + Money series.
By Marie Claire Published
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The Global Business of Glam
An innovative model for beauticians provides fair pay, training, and independence for women in Pakistan.
By Saba Imtiaz Published
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WNBA Players Finally Win a Better Contract
After 23 seasons of subpar playing conditions, a new collective bargaining agreement finally prioritizes female athletes.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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How Do I Focus on Work When Everything Happening in the World Is so Stressful?
Here’s what you can do to set yourself up for productivity in your work and life.
By Liz Bentley Published
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The Coolest Jobs at NASA Are Held by Women, Naturally
Um, how do I become a rocketship driver?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Exploring the World of Women and Space
If the past year has proven anything, it's that women have come a long way in the space program—but we still have light-years to go.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Why Is Space Still So White?
There are only 18 African-American astronauts in NASA history. A third of them are women. Here, we explore what’s stopping the space program from looking more like America.
By Dana Dovey Published
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Could These Women Be the First to Walk on Mars?
Abby Harrison, Taylor Richardson, and Jessica Watkins are taking unique paths to reach the same goal. But for all three, their dreams of visiting the red planet will depend solely on NASA.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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What Should I Be Doing With My Money During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sallie Krawcheck, financial guru and CEO of Ellevest, explains.
By Megan DiTrolio Published