Synopsis "Wi$e Up, Women!: A Guide to Fiscal and Physical Well-Being"
Nowhere are gender differences more prevalent than money matters. On top of the complexities associated with women and finances is the fact that longevity is redefining retirement for women. For the first time, women control the majority of U.S. wealth, yet few financial models consider the issues most relevant to women. According to Jeannette Bajalia, too few financial professionals speak directly to women and their needs, specifically: -The impact of physical and emotional needs on finances -Strategies for dealing with lesser lifetime earnings, career interruptions for elder or child care, longer life expectancies -Coping with or planning for the emotional and financial fallout of sudden life events such as widowhood, divorce, job loss, or emotional catastrophe The statistics bear it out: current industry standards don't meet women's needs-women are 80 percent more likely than men to be impoverished in retirement. Bajalia spices the text with her life experiences as she provides a guide for women to help ensure their own quality of life during each act of their retirements. In this third edition of "Wi$e Up, Women!" she tackles traditional financial practices head on, furthering the first edition's emphasis on financial, emotional, and physical balance. With her characteristic spunk and candor, Bajalia asserts, for women, living a dignified and empowering retirement is not just about the money-it's about total well-being.
