They say that 'a little bit of knowledge is dangerous', but my wonderful mum taught me that a little bit of knowledge can be a powerful starting point.
When I completed the CFA program in 2001, I was told there were only two women in the Melbourne chapter before that year. When I went to my first investment briefing lunch in a fund manager boardroom, I was the only woman of around 30 attendees.
There's often a silent pressure for women to 'have it all together', which makes it hard to admit, 'I don't really understand', 'I've never invested before', or 'I don't know where to start'.
84% of those experiencing menopause and seeing it impact their career, employment and earnings capacity are behind on their retirement savings, according to new research from MetLife.
One in six women in Australia retires in poverty. Rich Woman, Poor Woman by Pascale Helyar-Moray is an essential read for anyone wanting to safeguard their financial future.
Here's a timeline of smart super strategies for women decade by decade, from making sure your super is being paid in your 20s to after-tax contributions in your 60s.
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