Women have unique financial needs. Especially, those who are involved in agriculture. On average, we live longer but earn less. It is common for us to have gaps in employment that impact future retirement benefits. Therefore our finances are impacted more severely, than most men, by events like divorce and widowhood. Yet, we lack the […]
Financial Fitness
What is financial fitness and how do you achieve it? Most people are familiar with the steps it takes to be more physically fit. These steps usually include eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, annual physicals, screenings and taking medications and vaccinations as advised. But what is financial fitness? What can you do daily, weekly, […]
Money Smart Week 2022
Join Money Smart Week® Saturday, April 9 – Saturday, April 16, 2022 for a week of financial capability campaign focused on those hardest-hit by the pandemic. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002 and celebrating its 20 Anniversary, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage […]