This August we celebrated 100 years of women’s right to vote. On August 18, 1920, after 72 years of a sustained, strategic, and sometimes shocking battle, women's suffrage was won. You know some of their names: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth. But, there were hundreds of thousands of others, who each made a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
For Women
A Woman’s Walk Down Wall Street
Celebrating How Far Women Have Come in the World of Money March is Woman’s History Month. This year, I wanted to recognize the women who paved the path for me and so many other women to work in financial services. So, I wrote an article showcasing a woman’s walk down Wall Street. What did it take for women to break into the men’s club? Are women … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Walk Down Wall Street
Divorce and Retirement: 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Divorce is an emotional, financial, and draining process. Add to the mix that the tax rules for alimony payments changed after almost eight decades as of January 2019. This rocked the boat for many divorced or divorcing individuals. For those who are dealing with divorce and retirement, it may be helpful to recognize and avoid five financial pitfalls. Some Facts about … [Read more...] about Divorce and Retirement: 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid
Boomer Women and Their Money: A Complicated Past
Here's quite an interesting story that sums up the current state of women and money. It's definitely complicated. Three women who are clearly friends sat behind me on a flight to Tampa recently. I was minding my own business, reading Sarah Smarsh's book, Heartland. It's a book about one woman’s journey to break the cycle of teenage motherhood and poverty here in the land … [Read more...] about Boomer Women and Their Money: A Complicated Past
Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:
To Take or Not to Take? That is the Question. What would you do if you opened your email today and had a note from Human Resources that you are now eligible for an early retirement package? Would you jump for joy? Feel paralyzed? Think this was an incredible insult? Many women are facing this real situation, especially in their 50s. All of a … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Offer in Your 50s:
