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Are Women Saving and Investing Enough?

by Jeff Rose on November 23, 2009

in Investing

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Taking control of your financial future may be even more important for women than it is for men.  Just because women on average live longer, doesn’t necessarily mean that they come out ahead on retirement dollars.  There are many factors that contribute to women coming up short on their nest eggs in comparison to their male counterparts.  Here’s why women need to invest and save actively.
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Why Women Need To Invest More Than Men

November 26, 2008 Investing

Hopefully, my article title doesn’t start a gender battle of my blog.  Hear me out first.  On average, women work fewer years and earn less than men, but they also tend to live longer.1 Based on these studies, it makes planning for retirement that much more important for women.
Women Don’t Invest Differently…
Unfortunately, some negative stereotypes [...]

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Five Steps To Be a Stay at Home Mom

November 21, 2008 Financial Planning

This is another guest post from Joe Plemon from Plemon Financial Coaching. Joe is the Money Columnist for The Southern Illinoisan.
Q: We are expecting our first child in six months and are wondering if we can afford for my wife to quit work and be a stay at home mom.  Can you help us [...]

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