For many women, starting a business is a way to follow a passion while leaving an uninspiring career behind. But a business can’t survive on passion alone. Whatever you’re selling, whether it’s hiking retreats or hand-knit blankets, you need to figure out a business model and a financial plan. Here’s how to get started. Expert: Ashley Feinstein Gerstley Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The gender pay gap isn’t the only thing hurting women’s bottom lines. We also approach investing differently—or ignore it entirely. Many of us take our lower paychecks and leave them sitting in a savings account. (A terrible idea.) Today we talk about how to make your money work harder.  Today's expert: Tiffany Aliche Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices