taking stock

Why Become Money Smart?

Women are the primary decision makers when it comes to making purchases in most households. However, studies reveal we often feel less confident about our financial knowledge and skills than men. Why is it especially important for us to gain money management know-how?

1. So we can make ourselves and our families more financially secure
2. So we can plan effectively for the future
3. So our money will last as long or longer than we do

ALL of these are true. In general, women earn almost 20% less than men. However, we’re more likely to be single parents, and on average, we live eight years longer than they do. At some point in our lives, 80-90% of us will be solely responsible for our finances. The more we learn now, the better chance we have to maintain a good quality of life.