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The truth about how much Americans have saved for retirement

The truth about how much Americans have saved for retirement

Unfortunately, many Americans are already behind on building their nest eggs. Particularly concerning is the average retirement savings of adults in their forties. Ideally, by that age, most people have had…

Women in business, part 3: The power of networking

Women in business, part 3: The power of networking

As a female in a heavily male-dominated industry, I am always excited to see the impact we can make as a group by supporting and empowering one another. By building…

Women in business, part 2: Minding the gender wage gap

Women in business, part 2: Minding the gender wage gap

Currently, women are earning an average of $11,000 less than their male counterparts – with the gender wage gap only increasing as we age. If we want to eliminate that…

Women in business, part 1: Investing in gender diversity

Women in business, part 1: Investing in gender diversity

Gender diversity in the workplace has always been a hot button issue among the media and public. Arguments for more female participation in the workplace and in senior positions are…

Time to celebrate benefits of 529 plans on National College Savings Day

Time to celebrate benefits of 529 plans on National College Savings Day

We have all heard the statistics that the cost of college is going up rapidly. In fact, it’s reported that the average cost of a four-year private college education is…

Staying informed on women and family finances this Mother’s Day

Staying informed on women and family finances this Mother’s Day

Despite our busy families and careers, my girlfriends and I often gather for dinner or lunches where we share updates about our careers, families and children. Recently, I attended a…

Analyzing the long-term outlook for socially responsible and sustainable investing

Analyzing the long-term outlook for socially responsible and sustainable investing

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated around the world by millions of supporters dedicated to protecting the environment. In the last few years, many have expressed increased interest in sustainable…