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Inflation Is Holding Women Back — 6 Ways To Overcome and Achieve Your Financial Goals
There's a combination of two factors holding women back from achieving their financial goals. The first factor is a lack of money. In GOBankingRates' 2023 Women & Money survey polling 1,016 American women, 47% of respondents said a lack of money is the biggest barrier to achieving financial goals. A lack of money also keeps 32% of women from actively investing. Do You Have a Money Question? Ask an ExpertLearn More: 3 Ways to Recession Proof Your Retirement The second is the current high cost of living and inflation. Not being able to afford everyday expenses is the biggest source…
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Nearly 1 in 3 Women Avoids Thinking About Finances: Why This Is a Huge Mistake
How would you describe your relationship with money? In GOBankingRates' women and finances 2023 survey, key findings revealed nearly one in three women avoids thinking about or dealing with their finances. Thinking about personal finance may not be as enjoyable as taking a vacation or enjoying a spa day, but it's necessary in order for women to establish a healthy relationship with money. Let's look at why it's a huge mistake for women to avoid thinking about finance and what they can do to make it easier to manage their finances. Do You Have a Money Question? Ask an ExpertMore:…
A Focus On Your Money

5 Things You Should Discuss During Your First Meeting With a Financial Advisor
A financial advisor can be an excellent resource to help you make a plan for your money both now and in the future. But if you're new to this world, you might not know how to make the most of your time during an initial meeting. In today's "Financially Savvy Female" column, we're chatting with Jane Voorhees, CFP, director of financial planning at ALINE Wealth, about how to prepare for a first meeting with a financial advisor and what topics you should be discussing. See the List: GOBankingRates' Best Banks of 2023What Money Topics Do You Want Covered? Ask the Financially Savvy Female…
Women and the Workplace

5 Steps Women Can Take To Boost Their Income
The biggest barrier women face in achieving their financial goals is a lack of money. Although many women enjoy successful careers, there is still a gender wage gap to contend with. According to Salary.com, over a 40-year career at median incomes, a woman would take home about $400,000 less than a man. Geography plays a role too; with women in Vermont making 90% of what their male counterparts earn, but women in Wyoming only making 65%. Get Your Questions Answered: Ask The Financially Savvy FemaleStay in the Know: Read More From the Financially Savvy Female It's going to take more than a…
Relationships, Family & Finances

3 Ways To Avoid Becoming Financially Complacent in a Relationship
It's not uncommon for some long-term relationships to experience a shift in dynamics, with one partner becoming financially complacent. See: 10 Aldi Products Worth BuyingFind Out: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On Track For example, if one partner starts to earn more money, the other partner may begin to financially rely on the breadwinner. Or, one partner might start taking charge of every aspect of the household's finances. While it's not innately bad for one person in a relationship to earn a little more or prioritize paying the bills, Jessica Alderson — relationship expert…
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