Women and wealth
Empowering women to reach new financial heights
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It’s time to make money conversations more common among women.
While female financial confidence in money management is higher than ever, women still face unique challenges as they seek to achieve their financial goals. It's time to take charge of your financial future.
Research shows
American women are leading the way as business owners and entrepreneurs. They oversee household purchasing decisions and control the majority of wealth. Despite these gains, women still face unique challenges that make planning a priority.
Women are adding to their assets a rate of $5 trillion per year globally.
Boston Consulting Group, Women in Wealth, Managing the Next Decade of Women’s Wealth, 2020.
Women now control 52% of wealth, which is expected to grow to an estimated two-thirds by 2030.
National Association of Women Business Owners, 2017.
Only about half of women feel confident about managing investments compared to more than two-thirds of men.
Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line, AgeWave 2018.
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Power of the purse: How women can use their economic power to spend with purpose
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How to turn unhealthy money mindsets into smart financial decisions
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Five steps for raising financially confident girls
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Download the women’s workbook
We’ve created a practical guide designed to comprehensively assess your financial health and identify actionable steps you can take to build more confidence in your plans for tomorrow. The workbook also contains several hands-on worksheets you can use to write your own financial story.
