You’ll Learn To:

Mind the Gap

The investment gap is real. But it’s time for women to build that wealth. Because spending power is power. Period. We’ll explain the long-term impacts of waiting to get in the investing game.

Time It Right

And the time is now. We’ll break down how to weather volatility in the market and what to know about employer matching, tax advantages, and more that’ll have future you saying ‘thank you.’

Get Invested

IRAs, HSAs, and 529s…oh my. We’ll define common investment accounts — and share their pros and cons — to help you build and diversify your portfolio.

Meet the Speakers

Financial expert and editor at large of CNET Money
Farnoosh Torabi
Farnoosh is an award-winning financial journalist, speaker, author and podcast host who has dedicated more than 20 years of her career to helping people live richer lives. Today, she is Editor at Large of CNET Money and the host of the Webby-nominated podcast “So Money.” Her next book, “A Healthy State of Panic: Winning at Life When the World is Out to Get You,” will be released in spring 2023.
Vice president, branch leader at Fidelity Investments
Leanna Devinney
Leanna Devinney is a vice president, branch leader in the Fidelity Investor Center in Framingham, MA. In this role, she is responsible for leading one of Fidelity’s local investment centers offering financial and investment guidance to their clients, including one-on-one retirement planning, wealth management, income strategies, and college planning services, as well as integrated employer benefit solutions.
MODERATED BY THESKIMM'S Senior Producer and Host of "Skimm This"
Alex Carr
Alex Carr is the Senior Producer and Host of "Skimm This," theSkimm's weekly news podcast breaks down the stories that matter most to millennial women. During her time at theSkimm, Alex has interviewed experts and newsmakers such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and more. Prior to joining theSkimm as an Associate Producer three years ago, Alex started her journalism career working in broadcast television at the “CBS Evening News.”

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About SkimmU

SkimmU is our spin on higher ed, designed to teach you the crucial life lessons your alma mater never did. We Skimm relevant topics (think: money, wellness, crypto, and home buying) during our four-course series, special editions, and workshops. Plus, industry experts answer your questions and give you the info you need to live your smartest life. Earn a degree in time well spent.