The word “savings” initiates a wide range of responses from individuals. Some might think of savings as a passport or roadmap to their future or being more prepared for life’s hiccups. Youth may hear the word savings and wonder what that really means for them; while others may think about savings and feel anxiety or […]
Women and Finances
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 […]
Save for Retirement
Recently a friend asked me how much do I contribute to my retirement account and how much does my employer contribute? I shrugged, but inside I cringed, because I didn’t know the answers to these simple questions. Do you know how much you contribute to your retirement account? Retirement financial literacy Financial literacy knowledge and […]
