CHARTING A FINANCIAL COURSE:
Today, it's critical that women know how to Save, Invest, and Plan for their future.
REASONS FOR OPTIMISM
Women today have never been
in a better position to achieve financial security
WOMEN'S ECONOMIC CLOUT
● Women make up almost half the workforce
● Women account for more than half of all workers in management, professional, and related occupations
● Women own millions of businesses
● Women earn the majority of all bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral degrees
POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CHALLENGES
Women often face financial
challenges that their male counterparts don't
● Women have longer life expectancies
● Women generally earn less income and have less savings
● Women are more likely to interrupt careers to raise children or care for family members
● Women often invest too conservatively
No One-Size-Fits-All
Not all women will face all of these challenges, but it's important to move forward financially with them in mind
Take Charge of Your Financial Future
6 things you can do:
1. Take control of your money
2. Become a more knowledgeable investor
3. Advocate for yourself in the workplace
4. Plan for retirement
5. Protect your income and assets
6. Create an estate plan
Sources: NCHS Data Brief, Number 328, November 2018; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Women in the Labor Force: A Databook, November 2017; U.S. Department of Labor Blog, Women and Retirement Savings, March 2017
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