Welcome back 20-somethings

Happy Wednesday 20-somethings! We're still trying to get over Season 2 Episode 6 of The Summer I Turned Pretty and trying to remember if we’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah. The lines got pretty blurry after that kiss and we’re on the edge of our seats as Friday approaches. Otherwise, we’re super excited to be back in your inbox in a new format and can’t wait to loop you in with everything that’s been happening on our end.

Here’s the TLDR on this week’s edition:

• All things Not Wasting My Twenties with updates, news, and announcements

• Money mistakes, rent calculator, and The Art of Spending Money

• The hottest bookstore 🔥, a royal romance, and transcendental meditation

🌎 In the headlines

• Thousands of people have been displaced by the wildfires in Maui and thanks to Impact and Environment, here’s how you can help!

• At least six more people have come forward with new allegations against Lizzo and it’s not looking good for her.

• SAG-AFTRA union members have continued to fight for fair wages and worker protection across the country for over a month now and it’s not over yet.

What’s happening in our world?

💬 You asked and we listened. We have officially launched our new and improved group chats on Geneva! We're rocking channels like 90's Nostalgia, Swifties, and Plant Parents, there’s a place for everyone to explore, connect, and chat with members across the globe. P.S. Yes, there are location-specific channels!

📱 Our Facebook Group is on pause. Last Friday, we announced that our Facebook Group would take a break for our team to catch up, make some updates in the group, and focus on bringing you a more interactive and engaging member experience. We will be back up and running on Friday 8/18 at 9 AM EST and can’t wait!

Dear 20-Somethings

Dear 20-Somethings (D20S) is an advice column dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges and uncertainties of your twenties. You have the chance to anonymously submit questions to our advice columnist, Betty, who offers tailored advice and support to guide you through this transformative phase of life.

Read this week’s full-length Q&A! Have a question for Betty? Your submissions are confidential, and while we may not respond to every inquiry, we review all submissions to ensure a diverse range of topics.

Please remember, our advice is not a substitute for medical advice or professional help.

My 20s - All things finance 💲

• Dolla dolla bills are a core part of growing up and constructing a strong financial foundation. Here are 5 money mistakes to avoid when building your financial fortress.

• Stressing over moving to a new city and finding the perfect place to live? Here’s a handy calculator for finding your nest on your next move.

• Morgan Housel’s world-class and easy-to-digest podcast breaks down complicated life topics and all things happiness, money, and finding out what a rich life means for you.

For the group chat

📚 The Ripped Bodice recently opened in Brooklyn and we’re screaming, crying, throwing up over it!

🇺🇸 We’ve been watching and rewatching Red, White & Royal Blue all weekend and it turns out Nicholas Galitzine may or may not be single. You know we love a “London Boy”.

🧖‍♀️ Pack your bags for Montecito, because we’re booking a transcendental meditation session and a spa day at Gwyneth Paltrow’s newly listed Airbnb.

🎬 Did you know you can see which of your favorite shows are set to be canceled or renewed with IMDB’s TV tracker? It’s a blessing and a curse, tbh.

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