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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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 […]
Quote Of The Week: The Only Failure Is Not Trying
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd built Bumble into a $7 billion business and made herself a billionaire at age 31 by letting women make the first move when it comes to dating and networking. Here’s what she has to say about achieving success: “The only failure is not trying. Trying and having it not work […]
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 […]
Mixed Progress: Women CFP® Professionals Still In The Minority
It’s a case of good news, bad news. First, the good news. Earlier this month, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) reported strong increases in the number and the diversity of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals in 2020. The absolute number of female CFP® professionals increased to an all-time high of 20,633, reflecting growth […]
Women Still Lack Money Confidence, And It Costs Them
A new research study shows that the gender gap is as wide as ever when it comes to key measures of investment knowledge and confidence. Men investors tend to score higher than women when it comes to investment knowledge. They also tend to be more comfortable making investment decisions and taking advantage of investment opportunities. […]
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 […]
Why Diversity Matters: If You Can See It, You Can Be It
I love the saying “If you can see it, you can be it” because it encapsulates just how important it is to have role models, and how much easier it makes our journey if we can see others like us clearing the path ahead. That’s why I was touched by a story recounted by Brett […]
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 – […]
What Women 50+ Want From Their Financial Advisor
It’s official: Women over fifty know their own mind and aren’t afraid to speak up. When asked during a recent research study what they want from their financial advisor, mid-life women were very clear in spelling out what is on their wish list. Here’s seven key items mid-life women 50+ are looking for from their […]
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About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Adam Financial Associates Inc, has been helping individuals and families chart their financial futures for twenty five years. Mari has appeared in publications such as Business Week, CBS MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Newsweek, and Money Magazine.
