Did you know that your history and early experiences have a huge impact on how money shows up for you? Things that happened in your childhood influence how you manage (or don’t manage) your personal finances today. Looking back, are you aware of those experiences that shaped your relationship with money? Self-awareness […]
For most women, the only thing holding them back from becoming financially empowered is their mindset. When you transform the way you think about money you transform your experience with money. Perhaps you share some of the most common issues expressed by women when asked why they are not joyfully engaged in their financial affairs. […]
The Allianz Women, Money & Power Study (2006), revealed that women of all ages and walks of life lack confidence with financial and retirement planning even though they are well educated, have successful careers and are managing their daily household finances. Other studies consistently reveal that women, despite their unique financial challenges, have been […]
Have you noticed? We, as Baby Boomer women, have the world’s attention. As a demographic, baby boomer women control a net worth of $19 trillion dollars and own more than three-fourths of the nation’s financial wealth. We have made impressive strides over past generations, especially where finances are concerned. We have been called the healthiest, […]
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a financial coach is watching my client go from feeling clueless and overwhelmed to taking control and stepping into money mastery. One thing I know for sure is that a financially empowered woman is unstoppable in going after her goals and dreams. For women, being […]
Which one are you: A Woman of Influence or a Financial Avoider? According to a national survey, The Allianz Women, Money and Power Study, a Woman of Influence has more earning power than other women, has a good understanding of financial products and is interested in learning about financial matters. “90% of Women of Influence say increased financial […]
Today is International Women’s Day! In honor of Women’s History Month, Shurwest Financial posted an article listing ways in which women have advanced in terms of social and economic status. Unfortunately, not all of it is good news. Apparently, middle – and low – income women are losing ground while the wealthiest women […]
To kick off the new year, the WomensMoney.org website featured articles from various financial experts during Women’s Money Week, and guess what?! I was one of the financial experts they featured!!! (Woohoo!) I’m super excited! They featured not one, but two of my articles! Check out my articles on the WomensMoney.org website: […]
One day, I got an email from a woman who attended one of my retirement planning seminars at her work several years ago. She had been wanting to schedule a meeting with me but never got around to it. It was two years later and now she was ready to talk about her finances. As […]
The fear of running out of money in retirement is what fifty-seven percent of women say keeps them up at night, according to the Allianz Women, Money and Power Study. Almost half of all the women surveyed say they often fear losing all of their money and becoming homeless. This is NOT financially empowering for […]