Women need tools for success
WE have access to the latest technological gadgets, modes of transport and advances in medical science, and as a result we believe we’re an advanced society.
But if we are, why do so many people struggle financially? Mature-age women are in the highest risk category to retire with less than the experts say is necessary.
Creating more job opportunities isn’t necessarily the answer.
Financial literacy continues to be a big issue, and while it doesn’t just impact women, statistics indicate women are left behind. Superannuation balances indicate women will continue to retire with less than men, who typically outpace women 2:1.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Office for Women have developed the Women’s Money Toolkit to assist Australian women to plan and manage their financial future.
While this is a great initiative, the government does need to continue to develop more opportunities for women to access information and training around wealth creation.
But attitudes must also change, particularly towards 40-plus age groups. Women want education and their families need to support them to build their knowledge.
The earlier the better. However, having worked with men and women of all ages, age really isn’t a barrier. Nor does your level of intelligence guarantee success.
The most important thing before you start to gain knowledge is to understand your beliefs around success and money, and be clear about “why”.
Beliefs can either help or hinder success. Your “why” is the key to success as it will drive you to seek the knowledge to build wealth. For most people, the drivers are family, lifestyle and/or challenge. A STRONG rise on the market in the second half of February to 6184.6 points has been followed by a sell-off, particularly in financial stocks.
As our market is dominated by stocks in this sector, it doesn’t take much to push the index lower, particularly when there has been a short decline in the US and our market has responded the same way.
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The 48-year-old Hard Knock Life rapper, music mogul and husband of multi-millionaire singer Beyonce, increased his