Did you know that 50% of women in the U.S. live without a spouse? That number is up from 33% in 1950 and 48% in 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2015).

Eighty to 90% of all women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.

~Nat’l Center for Women & Retirement Research

The need for women to create a big picture plan for financial security in retirement has never been more important.

Your income level doesn’t matter, and whether you’re single or married, widowed, or divorced doesn’t matter. Planning is the key to maintaining dignity and independence and creating financial security for your retirement years.

Here’s some great reading to get you started:

Women & Money Articles I’ve Reviewed

Women, Money & Retirement Articles

Here’s to your financial independence!

pattifagan

Hello, I’m Patti Fagan. Women’s financial empowerment is my passion! I am an award-winning money coach and Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, dedicated to helping women transform their money relationship so they can experience financial peace of mind, and enjoy life knowing they’ll always have the money they need to take care of themselves and their loved ones.