From setting year-end goals to sorting your year-end books, a little inspiration goes a long way. Gather ’round, readers! Here are this week’s best reads for women and money from around the web.

Editor’s picks of the week

  1. Talk about girl power. More Canadian women joined the 1-percent club in 2016.
  2. Can the stars really tell us which Mergers & Acquisitions may be in store next year? Here’s what corporate horoscopes predict for 2017.
  3. What women want for Christmas. Surprise! It’s not a date with Ryan Gosling.
  4. Some things still hold true today. Money (and life) lessons from Jane Eyre author Charlotte Brontë.
  5. If there was ever any doubt… Gender-specific investment mandates: Why betting on women works
  6. Because you’re the CEO of your money: Top Questions to ask your prospective financial advisor.