The Financial Wellness Guide

Budgeting for big life events, like saving for a down payment for a home or a wedding, creates discord in relationships that lack communication and a foundational understanding of money.
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Sallie Krawcheck

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Ellevest's CEO and founder backs her title as "the Most Powerful Woman on Wall Street."
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Kathleen Entwistle, CFP

Financial Advisor & The Knot Wellness Contributor
This financial advisor to the stars is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
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Dasha Kennedy

Financial Expert & The Knot Wellness Contributor
AKA The Broke Black Girl, Dasha is a financial wellness activist.
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