Women deserve a financially secure retirement, but many face unique challenges that make this easier said than done. Today’s older women are offering a guiding hand to the younger generation to help them get — and stay — on track.
A new report from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board), a non-profit organization that provides financial planner certification, shows some of the top financial goals for women are to set themselves up for a comfortable retirement, build emergency savings and provide for loved ones, such as children or aging parents. But lower salaries, parenting and other caregiving responsibilities that lead to an interruption in their career are just a few hurdles standing in the way.
