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Category: Women Forward
Surviving, Then Thriving
When facing the inevitable, it may help to take time to deal with the practical details beforehand. Few things are as sad and traumatic as … Read more
EVENT HAS PASSED: Mid-Year Update with Women Forward
Wine & Wisdom Make the MOST of the REST of 2018! Mid-year is a good time to take account of what we have seen, what … Read more
10 Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
Familiarize yourself with these common swindles, often targeting retirees. As we age, we may become more susceptible to fraudsters who make a living preying on … Read more
7 Science-Backed Reasons Traveling Helps You Succeed in Life
We all know that vacation lowers stress.[1] After all, ditching your laptop for a beachside massage leaves little to worry about. But did you know … Read more
How To Make Money Off The Treasures You Find During Spring Cleaning
Two ways to win: less stuff in the house, more money in the wallet – Decluttering the house is good for your mental health — … Read more
EVENT HAS PASSED: Women & Philanthropy: What can we accomplish together?
Join your Women Forward team and guest speakers, Anne Hoyt Taff and Elizabeth McCray, from the Minnesota Community Foundation for an event where we will help you … Read more
There’s an Investing Gap That Costs Women Up to $1 Million – Part 5 – The Gender Pay Gap
What is the gender pay gap? It’s real, and at the very least people are beginning to understand that Depending on the job and area, the … Read more
There’s an Investing Gap That Costs Women Up to $1 Million – Part 3 – What is the gender debt gap?
When it comes to carrying debt there is such a thing as good debt vs. bad debt. What type we carry can influence our financial … Read more
There’s an Investing Gap That Costs Women Up to $1 Million – Part 2 – How to close the investing gap
This is going to sound a bit like a Nike commercial: Just do it. Find an advisor who feels right for you—and don’t settle. First make sure you … Read more
Money Really Can Buy Happiness, Say Scientists
It is said that money cannot buy happiness, but according to scientists, it depends what you spend it on. New research suggests that using money to buy … Read more
There’s an Investing Gap That Costs Women Up to $1 Million Part 1 – What is it?
Maybe you’ve heard of the gender pay gap. Frustrating, right? And costly. But there are more gaps at play: Women pay more for the debt … Read more
There’s an Investing Gap That Costs Women Up to $1 Million – Part 4 – How to close the debt gap
Let’s face it: Paying down your debt will take some sacrifice and focus. But it’s worth it, since it can drag you down from achieving … Read more