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Listed below are five Money Management articles for Women discussing the relevant topics and how to financially plan for them. We have also suggested a product based the financial goal discussed in each article.
Women are faced with numerous conflicting factors when retiring. On average, women will live 7 years longer than men, yet only earn an average 76% of a man's salary. Combine this information with the increased rates of divorce and the fact that many women take time off to bear and raise their children, on average most women earn a mere 50% of what their male counterparts receive in retirement allowances... Read more
In sending your kids off to college, you are allowing them to be responsible for a larger amount of money than they’re accustomed to. Their needs and wants have grown at this point, as well as the pressure they feel to fit into certain social groups. At this stage, parents and their kids tend to argue a lot when a request for getting money is not granted. College expenses, at this time, should be well thought through. Decide what expenses are ‘fixed’ and which ones are ‘flexible’. Aim to pre-pay the ‘fixed’ ones and budget wisely for the ones that are ‘flexible’; developing the right spending habit. Here are a few ways that will help both parents and children to be wise about money matters... Read more
Teaching children to save and spend wisely usually involves some trial and error, essentially, what is important is that they develop good saving habits. Parents should always lead by example because if children see a lack of financial stability in the home; they will not have a stable foundation on which to learn. Always remember that children live what they learn... Read more
Financial upheaval can further complicate the emotional turmoil associated with separation, divorce, or the death of a spouse. You ask yourself, how will I survive on one income? Will I be able to maintain my current lifestyle? Will I still be able to achieve my goals? Will I be financially prepared for my retirement years?... Read more
So you’ve just found out that you are pregnant, pretty exciting! Like any good parent, you are already planning all the great things you are going to do for your child, and how special that child will be. You decide he/she will go to the best schools, become a lawyer, doctor or engineer. But then you take a look at the cost of good education and fall into despair, as you realize that these aspirations, though noble, can certainly prove to be a challenge. Fret not! Like every other situation in life, being prepared will always give you the edge. Preparation in this case should take the form of careful planning, to ensure that you are able to provide for all the educational needs of your child... Read more
We all want to live in our dream home, send our children to the college of their choice, and retire comfortably so that we can do whatever our hearts desire. The key is knowing how to do it!
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