Raya Reaves is the Founder and Finance Coach of City Girl Savings. Below you can learn more about Raya and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the advice she gives to other women entrepreneurs.

The idea of having children can be sweet when you think about all the special moments like the cuddles, hugs, and kisses. But the reality of having children is that they are a huge responsibility, especially regarding your finances, as a recent estimate says caring for a child costs $300,000.

On June 24, 2022, the federal court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, making the possibility of attaining an abortion illegal for women. This ruling came in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, where an argument was made that the Constitution does not protect women from receiving abortions, and, thus, should be illegal.

A study conducted by Oxfam observed the minimum wage workers earn across the country and found that nearly 1/3, or 32% of all workers are compensated at an hourly wage below $15. With the cost of living rising due to the economy's current conditions, now is a crucial time to try and increase your working wage to ensure your disposable income does not lower.

The Social Security Act, passed passed 86 years ago, is a key component of retirement income for nearly all individuals. Social security insurance also provides a safety net should a worker become disabled or a family lose their breadwinner.

Not everyone wishes to attend a four-year university or pursue a bachelor's degree or higher; thus, they turn to jobs that do not have a post-secondary degree as a job requirement.

It starts with the desire to play NCAA basketball, become a national champion, and improve their chances of getting drafted. Players, such as Jalen Green and LaMelo Ball, forfeited the college route as rules prohibited players from earning money.

Sheena Allen is the Founder and CEO of CapWay, a digital financial services provider that aims to help those who have been underserved and overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Sheena shares her story and advice for other women entrepreneurs.

Former TikTok content manager, Christen Nino de Guzman, decided to leave her $150,000 per year job to focus on creating an app that allows content creators to get paid similar amounts for identical services.

Frida Leibowitz and Rachel Lauren are the two women founders behind Debbie. Debbie is the first digital platform that helps people pay off their debt, build better financial habits, and financially reward them as they navigate their debt-free journey.

CapWay is celebrating women across the nation who are dominating in the finance space. CapWay's article series, Women's History Month: Finance Edition, will highlight five amazing women striving to empower other women in and beyond the finance space.