For generations, women were taught that money was a man’s domain. In fact, we were encouraged to be savers, not investors. Furthermore, society told us to marry well rather than build wealth. However, as we age, we realize that financial literacy isn’t just a skill; instead, it is a survival mechanism.
Women live longer, earn less over a lifetime, and often take career breaks for caregiving. Consequently, this “wealth gap” means we have to be smarter, tougher, and more proactive about our money in the second half of life. Strengthening your financial identity means moving from a place of fear to a place of mastery. Here are ten ways savvy women are taking control of their financial destiny as they age.
