Advice for Women & Investing

Women have to overcome a lot of bias when investing. Here are some tips: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2012/08/29/overcoming-bias-simple-ad...

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Women Face Retirement Challenges

Women in retirement face a higher chance at poverty than men. That isn't the only challenge: http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2012/08/14/women-face-retirement-challenges-gao-reports.htm

Study shows women lack confidence when investing

Researchers are saying women do not feel confident when investing: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=21801264

Living Cheaply in Retirement: Get Roommates

An option that can be explored to live cheaply in retirement is the idea of getting roommates. The TV show, the Golden Girls, has inspired this movement. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/08/21/how-to-live-cheaply-in-retirement-with-roommates/

Truth about Women & Investing

Even though women are earning more money than ever, they are simply not showing an interest in investment and education: http://www.financialwoman.com/is-it-true-what-studies-reveal-about-women-and-money

Augusta National Finally Admits Women

Of course, it was hard to avoid when one of 3 sponsors was IBM's Ginni Rommerty http://ow.ly/d82O7 Publish

Jennifer Anniston's body or a million $

Would u choose J Anniston's body or a million $$? http://ow.ly/d83LM

Another Incredible Quote

WI state senator says men make more bc they "care about money more" http://ow.ly/d83lP HOOEY!

Women Raising Venture Capital

Over $600M this year raised by women entreprenuers http://ow.ly/d830B

Women Raising Venture Capital

http://ow.ly/d830B So far this year women have raised over $600M in capital

Woman Robbed Twice in One Day

Unbelievably this woman ws robbed twice in 1 day! http://ow.ly/d82q6

Why You Should Invest in Women

Women are less risky to invest in and tend to have a higher reward. So why not invest in women? Read more here: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/08/16/attention-he-man-woman-haters-invest-i...

Investing Makes Women Nervous

Investing can be a big commitment but you should feel comfortable about whatever you are investing in. More details about how investing makes wmen nervous: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20120817/APC01/308170100/Investing-makes-...|topnews|text|APC-News&nclick_check=1

110 year old widow benefiting from WWI boosts

A Pennsylvania widow is now getting $1,000 from her husbands World War I fund from service. Previously she had been getting $36.00. The boost will help fund her retirement expenses: http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/story/11421802/

Women & Men: Retirement Gender Gap Or Not?

A recent study recently found that women lag behind men in investing for retirement. Yet the gap between Women & Men is closing: http://msmorrisonspeaks.com/money-and-women/women-men-retirement-gender-gap-o...

Investment Plans for Working Women

Here are a few investment plan ideas for women of all ages: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/investment-world/money-wise/arti...

USA Women's Soccer Brings in the Money

With the win over China in the Olympics, USA Women's Soccer players will earn more money. http://www.learningandfinance.com/2012/08/10/gold-medal-womens-soccer-win-ove...

Couples handling money can be touchy

When both parties in a relationship are working, handling money can be very touchy. This article includes a few tips on how to deal with money as a couple. http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1504305

Reasearch on bereavement is picking up

Research on bereavement and the effects grief has on someone after a major loss are picking up. This article could be beneficial to those who recently lost someone close in their lives: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/04/4691751/research-on-bereavement-is-gaining.html

Tennessee group raises funds for widows to raise orphans

A Tennessee group has recently hosted a fundraiser to help a local widow raise her 3 orphaned children. http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/08/04/2241568/group-helps-widows-to-raise-...

The Biggest Challenges in Retirement for Women

Longer life span, failure to take advantage of retirement benefits, and failure to maximize social security are all challenges for women in retirement. http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2012/08/06/the-biggest-reti...

New Jersey Fundraiser Raises Money for Homeless Women and Children

A recent New Jersey Fundraiser, called "ChalkFest 2012," was able to succesfully raise funds for homeless Women and Children. http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/07/chalkfest_2012_raises_money...

Women facing "Glass Ceiling" in Retirement

Women face a unique set of circumstances in retirement. Often, they earn less than their male counterparts yet have a longer average lifespan of four years. Investments and savings could help women avoid the "Glass Ceiling" effect. Read more: http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120731/FREE/120739984

Investments in Female Farmers Lacking

Despite the fact that Women farmers produce half of the worlds supply of food, the investment in them is still too low. A rights' based policy framework would be useful to help eliminate the continual gender gap in farming. Read more: http://www.enewspf.com/opinion/analysis/35195-investments-in-women-farmers-st...

A Journey through Financial Planning with a Widow

Joy Kirsch, a Dallas Financial Planner, holds a yearly event for widows to think about financial planning. In this article Kirsch takes you through a Widow's Journey, focusing on financial planning with the loss of a spouse. http://www.financial-planning.com/fp_issues/2012_8/Widows-Journey-joy-kirch-l...

Women Bare Bodies for Calendar Fundraiser

A group of retired Washington women recently bared parts of their bodies for a calendar fundraising project. The project, "Going Bare for Benevolent Care," will raise money for struggling residents of their community. It was inspired by the 2003 movie "Calendar Girls." Read more about the retired women here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/rosenwald-md/post/retirement-community-wo...

Women Nearing Retirement Underestimate Health Care Financials

Women nearing retirement are underestimating the amount of money that health care costs in retirement. While 65% of women have talked to a financial planner about retirement, only 10% have asked about health care costs. Read more here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120731005968/en/Women-Nearing-Retirem...

Investing in Female Education Drives Human Development

Educating young girls will have a great overall impact on developing societies. Here is more: http://www.justmeans.com/Head-of-Class-Investing-in-Female-Education-Drives-H...

Investing in Women

A new initiative, Women Investing in Women, is on the rise. Read more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/2012/07/25/smart-money-says-invest-in...

Helping Women Get More out of Social Security

Women are more likely to have Social Security be their main source of income in retirement, despite the fact that they get considerably less than men. Here are some tips to help elderly women get more out of Social Security: http://blogs.wsj.com/totalreturn/2012/07/26/how-to-goose-womens-nest-eggs/

Women Twice as Likely to Live Retirement in Poverty

Women aren't making the right investments, which is increasing their risk to spend retirement in poverty. Read more: http://moneyland.time.com/2012/07/26/retirement-age-women-twice-as-likely-as-...

Why men get higher pay increases than women

When it comes down to raises and promotions- the difference between men and women is the skill of negotiating: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-57476557/why-men-get-bigger-pay-hikes-...

Why women entrepreneurs can learn a lot from men

Little twerks to a business approach, such as appearing more confident, can help female entrepreneurs. More tips here: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/story/2012-07-20...

Advice on retirement from those who are retired

Safeguarding is the key to approaching retirement says those who are currently retired. For more advice go here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chip-castille/words-of-wisdom-on-retire_b_16862...

Poor investing puts retirement for women into question

Females aged between 35-60 are putting their retirement at risk for not investing properly. Read more: http://www.healthcanal.com/life-style-fitness/30913-Womens-retirement-most-ri...

ABC's of Money Management for Women

Teresa Dentino, the founder of the Financial 411, was recently interviewed about the ABC's for Money Management related to women. Read more: http://inmenlo.com/2012/07/16/teresa-dentino-teaches-women-the-abcs-of-money-...

10 lessons for women in work, life, and money

Mika Brezinski has created a list of 10 vital lessons for women when it comes to work, life, and money. Read the list here.

Women and Philanthrophy On the Rise

Large organizations, such as the Red Cross, are rebranding philanthrophy and putting emphasis on it's message to involve women. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48202069/ns/us_news-giving/#.UAdLFvXSjeU

Widows of former NFL players reach pension deal

A group of nearly 330 National Football League widows reached a deal with the league on pension for their deceased partners. Read more here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/nfl-and-widows-of-f...

Benchmarks – What Is A Benchmark And Where Does It Come From?

Benchmarks related to Women and Money: http://msmorrisonspeaks.com/investing-for-beginners/benchmarks/

Baby Boomer Generation in Retirement

Female members of the baby boomer era are talking to their children about investing in retirement: http://msmorrisonspeaks.com/income-in-retirement-2/money-boomer-women-daughters/

Military Program for War Widows

TAPS – Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors., a program that was started for those who's spouse was lost in the war. Read more about it here: http://msmorrisonspeaks.com/investing-for-beginners/military-widows-get-assis...

Women are better investors

While men play it safe, women are riskier when it comes to investments. This has been credited to why women are better investors: http://www.moneywise.co.uk/investing/stocks-and-shares/why-women-make-better-...

Visuals: Charts About Women and Money

These 10 Charts help to break down barriers with women and money: http://www.businessinsider.com/10-charts-about-women-and-money-2012-7?op=1

Raising Your Daughters to be Money Savy

Young women are behind their male counterparts when it comes down to being financially savy. There are a few things you can do to help your daughter understand the value of a dollar. Read more here.

Myths About Women as Primary Breadwinners

Most don't realize that 53% of women are the primary breadwinner for their family. Here are a few other paradoxes that break down women and investing, money and holding the primary breadwinner spot. http://www.forbes.com/sites/katetaylor/2012/07/12/women-are-primary-breadwinn...

Investing in retirement

Women and their loved ones need to make sure they focus on life after their career. Start investing for your life in retirement now. Read more here.

Increase laughter among widows

Sometimes the best thing for widows is simple: laughter. Read more here: http://msmorrisonspeaks.com/widowed/widowed-people-need-laughter/

Women Owned Small Businesses are toughing it out through the recession

Female owned small businesses are adopting flexible strategies to make it through the recession, and they're succeeding. Here's how: http://www.businessinsider.com/women-owned-small-businesses-enduring-the-rece...

7 tips to help increase financial literacy for women

Coolchecks.net Founder Sherry Tingley has come up with 7 tips to help increase female financial literarcy and help to live a debt free life. You can read the article here.

Healthcare Debate

A widow's view of US healthcare debate. Read it here.

Even Female college grads are failing at budgeting

The mean financial literacy test, for women with at least a bachelors degree, is just 47%. You can read more about it at: http://moneyland.time.com/2012/06/28/women-and-money-even-college-grads-flunk...

Women aren't deserving of equal prize money, says Frenchman Simon

Gilles Simon is insisting women playing in Wimbeldon aren't deserving of the current prize money they receive, which is also equal to what the men receive. You can read more about it here.

Financially benefiting: Women's Sports

Due to media rights deals, women's sports are now becoming more frequented on television networks. With the increased attention, Division 1 Women's Sports are now bringing in more money.

Are women avoiding the subject of retirement?

A recent survey revealed that over 3/4 of women do not feel "retirement savvy" and identify as "traditional" women. You can read about the survey here.

EU Ruling Affects Women's Insurance Rates

Women's insurance rates are likely to rise following a ruling from the European Court of Justice that requires gender-nuetral" pricing for insurance policies. While they are not saying it outright, this decision will very likely increase rates for women overall.

Woman Lives Without Cash for 16 Years

Heidemarie Schwermer is a German woman who has lived without cash for 16 years. What began as a short experiement turned into one year and then a lifetime of living outside of the cash money system. Read about her here

Debra L. Morrison Featured in Kiplinger's Retirement Report

Find out what I have to stay about retirement travel budgets in the latest edition of the Kiplinger's Retirement Report.

http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/5-costly-retirement-surprises.html...

Walmart Puts Money Over Widows

Walmart had a policy of inusring its workers and profitting if they died. When it settled the class-action lawsuit over its insurance-for-profit scheme, Walmart only has to pay court-appointed administrators, which many of its workers do not have. Now there's a suit for that too.

Young Women Out-Earning Men

Single young women are out-earning their male contemporaries in South Florida, according to a recent study.

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Gender Gap for entreprenuers in the Middle East report here. Lack of mentors holds women back from becoming entreprenuers in the Middle East.

Military Widows Get Assistance from TAPS

Those widowed by war have a resource in Tragedy
Assistance Program for Survivors http://ow.ly/bsBda

More than 50% of elderly women live alone

Are you prepared to deal with your money? http://ow.ly/brVSD

Splitting Financial Duties - Are You Doing it Right?

Interesting article about how couples split financial duties & why it's not the best  http://ow.ly/brUJQ

Asian Women Learn about Money

Kudos! Women & Money Asia Convention taught Asian women about money. Info is key! http://ow.ly/brTMQ

Gender Gap in Politics

There's a gender gap in politics, just like in money. 2 subjects nobody wants to discuss http://ow.ly/brVfL

Women & Savings

Australian women delay new shoes & meals out to meet savings goals according to this study. http://ow.ly/brTnt

Focus Focus Focus

Where is your financial focus? http://ow.ly/blGWd

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“We buried Rob on Saturday, and I was in the office on Monday,” she says. “I wanted to send my daughters a message that we have choices in life and you should never give up, even if you don’t know what the heck you’re doing.”

Fascinating and inspiring article from More magazine this month about widow, Cindy Myer, of Ridgewood, NJ.