Author(s): Joan Baker
Business, Economics and Law
A motivational personal finance guide for smart women who want to be financially independent.
Did you know that ...?
- Women live longer than men
- Women spend less time in the workforce than men
- Many women don't plan for the unexpected in life
Women's financial needs differ dramatically from men's - none of us can afford to be complacent about money. How much did you spend on fitness and skincare last month? If you're prepared to invest in your health, why not invest in your financial wellbeing as well?
We all want to make our own life choices, and don't want those choices to be constrained by a lack of money. Take control of your finances-start making smart choices now, and live the life you want, not just the life you can afford.
Smart Women Smart Money outlines sensible investment strategies and financial management, while acknowledging the emotional issues that shape our spending and saving habits, and our dreams for the future. Whether you're 16 or 60, single or partnered, a stay-at-home mother, a student or a career woman, it's never too late to develop better money habits.
Look after your financial future - it's even more important than your skin.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
1 Why it's different for women
2 Women think differently
3 Money baggage
4 Why your money matters
5 So, where are you at?
6 Where does your money come from?
7 Your money habits
8 What are you doing with your money now?
9 Women's money lifeline
10 A girl's gotta dream!
11 The practical art of dreaming
12 The serious business of the rest of your life
13 Setting goals
14 Six Ps to power up your goals
15 A plan for financial independence for life
16 What wise women do with income
17 Dividing your income - the big picture
18 Independence through investing
19 The basics of investment
20 The hats you need to wear
21 Good accomplices - who's on your team
22 Picking professionals
23 Money and relationships
24 Your differing approaches to money
25 Honey, let's talk about money
26 Avoid sexually transmitted disasters
27 Getting your finances sorted - together
28 Making money work for both of you
29 Mine yours and ours
30 Handling and inheritance
31 Trips and traps
About the Author:
Joan Baker is a business consultant and company director. Together with Martin Hawes, New Zealand's best known financial writer, Joan provides Wealth Coaching to help clients become wealthy and free to pursue their dreams. She is the author of Improve Your FQ and co-author of Get Rich, Stay Rich and Get Ahead...Get Financially Sorted by 30.
