Women have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Over 2 million American women have left the labor force since February 2020.[1] Many have lost jobs in sectors of the economy where female employees dominate, like hospitality, restaurants, retail and healthcare.[2] With many women filling jobs that cannot easily be performed remotely, they have been forced to […]
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Yes, You Can Still Build Wealth After 50
Congratulations! If you just turned 50, you’re in the final stretch toward retirement. With today’s longer life expectancies, you may spend thirty years or even more in retirement living off of your savings. So don’t rest on your laurels just yet. Take advantage of the next decade or so before you retire to build up […]
Quote Of The Week: Why You Need To Talk To Your Daughters About Money
In recognition of International Women’s Day March 8, 2021, women everywhere are encouraged to educate themselves about investing so they can close the earnings and wealth gap between men and women. A better understanding of personal finance will help women provide financially for themselves and their families. Women can also do their share to bring […]
Newly Married? Moving in Together? Here’s How To Handle Money As A Couple
Are you newly married or just moving in together? What’s the secret to handling money as a couple? Check out Mari’s interview with reporter Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger magazine, just in time for Valentine’s Day. We talk about buying a home together, handling debt, protecting a non-working partner, and how to have that critical first […]
Women: Being Humble On The Job May Cost You That Next Promotion
Women are finding that humility on the job front may be costing them big promotions. The Harvard Business Review uncovered a large gender gap in self-promotion, or how you rate your own performance — with men rating themselves 33% higher than equally capable women. All participants in the study were given a test which was […]
We Love To Work With Women Clients, And It Shows!
We’re thrilled and honored to share that we’ve been singled out to receive the prestigious Women’s Choice Award® for Financial Advisors and Firms for the fifth consecutive year, spotlighting our firm’s commitment to women. Numbers show that only 20% of women investors have a financial advisor, but 70% would like to work with one. The Women’s […]
US News & World Report: Last Minute Tax Tips!
We were happy to collaborate last week with U.S. News & World Report and journalist Kimberly Lankford on last minute tax tips for 2020! Here’s a couple of our favorite tax moves you can still take advantage of right now: A perfect time for the non-working spouse to start on the path to financial freedom […]
World Traveler Sets Her Sites on New Retirement Adventure And Career #4
Introduction: There is nothing more inspirational or powerful than watching a woman transform her life to create new opportunities and possibilities for herself. As we approach July 4 and the celebration of our nation’s Independence, join with us in celebrating some of these women as they share their stories – in their own words – […]
How I Launched A Totally New Career & Became An Entrepreneur In My 60s
Introduction: There is nothing more inspirational or powerful than watching a woman transform her life to create new opportunities and possibilities for herself. As we approach July 4 and the celebration of our nation’s Independence, join with us in celebrating some of these women as they share their stories – in their own words – […]
How I Went To Law School In My ’40s And Changed My Life
Introduction: There is nothing more inspirational or powerful than watching a woman transform her life to create new opportunities and possibilities for herself. As we approach July 4 and the celebration of our nation’s Independence, join with us in celebrating some of these women as they share their stories – in their own words – […]
About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ has helped hundreds of individuals and families build wealth and plan for a more secure financial future for over 30 years. Her advice has appeared in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Business Week, and CBS MarketWatch.
