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Let’s start with who Silicon Valley Bank is. They were the 16th largest bank in the U.S. Over the past 40 some years, they had become the go-to bank for tech start-up companies. Since many of these tech companies are so young with little banking history, it’s typically hard for them to get funding and debt financing for their ventures. That’s where Silicon Valley Bank steps in. They would provide these venture companies with the funding they needed in order to get going.

This is a day to recognize how far we’ve come, but also to acknowledge how far we still have to go. For example, did you know that 42% of US working women have faced gender discrimination?[2] There is a lack of employment equality too. Women are paid less, we are less likely to be promoted, and we are more likely to be sexually harassed. We are underrepresented in high-level, high-paying positions – think CEO’s, careers in STEM, and even finance! And that’s just at work. There is also uneven access to education in this country and we face violence, abuse, and unequal treatment at home.

How to Maximize Public Student Loan Forgiveness With Income-Driven Repayment Plans with The Greatest Student Loan Loophole You Have Never Heard Of.

Today, many people are concerned about saving for retirement or paying for a large ticket item, such as a child’s college education. If you belong to this group, now may be the time to organize your finances. It is never too early to begin, and the sooner you start, the better. Consider the following steps to building a strong financial foundation:

I think the hardest part about being a working mom is finding time to do things for myself. And when I don’t, I’m sure my family would tell you I can get a little bit grouchy. What’s a mom to do? I understand that many other women struggle with this too, so I thought I’d give you a few things I do to parcel out “me” time during the day and hope that you can use them too.