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Women View Investing as ‘Too Risky’ — It’s Holding Them Back From Building Wealth
A recent GOBankingRates survey asked men and women to describe their feelings about investing, and while 39% of women said it’s a great way to build wealth, 28% said “It’s way too risky.” Meanwhile, only 18% of men view investing as “too risky.” In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Megan Slatter, wealth advisor at Crewe Advisors, about why women are more likely than men to view investing as risky, why women should be investing and how they can do so while mitigating risks. Read Next: 401(k) Growth Potential: Ways to Double Your Savings in 10 YearsCheck Out:…
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5 Costly Mistakes Women Make With Their Money
Many women are making proactive choices to better manage their money, including making smart purchases (31%), successfully managing their household’s finances (27%) and being financially independent (26%), according to a recent Fidelity study. On the other hand, women also admit to making some costly mistakes when it comes to how they handle their finances. Find Out: 10 Expenses Most Likely To Drain Your Checking Account Each MonthLearn More: 6 Genius Things All Wealthy People Do With Their Money In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Lorna Kapusta, head of women and engagement at Fidelity, about the most common financial mistakes women make…
Women and the Workplace
This Is the Salary Women Say They Need To Be Happy in 2024
When asked about the salary needed to be happy, women are more likely to be content with less. A recent GOBankingRates survey found that 30% of women would be happy making $50,000 or less versus 25% of men. Additionally, just under half of all women (49%) would be happy making $65,000 or less. In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with experts about the salary women actually need to be happy, and why women tend to have a lower threshold for happiness when it comes to income. Read Next: 12 Key Ways the Rich Multiply Their WealthFor You: 6…
Relationships, Family & Finances
Newly Married? Here’s How To Build Wealth as a Couple
We’re currently in the midst of wedding season, which means many couples will be saying their “I dos” and officially merging their lives together. This also means that many couples will be navigating their finances together for the first time. Having frank conversations about money and wealth-building strategies early on can help couples navigate financial highs and lows down the line. See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsRead: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Cindy Scott, CFP with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium, about how newly married couples can work together to…
The State of Women & Money
What Is the State of Women & Money?
Women have been making major strides in the worlds of personal finance and careers. A recent LendingTree analysis found that single women now own more homes than single men. And in January, Fortune reported that women CEOs run more than 10% of the Fortune 500 companies for the first time in history. Still, the gender pay gap persists and women continue to be less likely to invest than men — even though data has shown that they tend to be better investors. $2,000 Quarter? Check Your Pockets Before You Use This 2004 CoinSee: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3…