Metro News points out that, on the subject of  Financial freedom, More women are looking to take control of their future.

A recent survey of Canadian women regarding their financial futures, conducted by Desjardins Financial Security, found that the number of women planning for retirement is on the rise.  While financial planning has traditionally been left up to the men, only 20 per cent of women questioned admitted they have little or no interest in preparing for retirement compared with 27 per cent of men.

Laura Rossiter, a consultant with Investors Group Toronto Midtown, says, “Women are getting involved and have the desire to learn and educate themselves and gain financial independence.”

Some may ask whether Women Need Separate Financial Advice. Yet clearly women have special financial concerns. Usually (not always) they are the spouse taking time off while raising kids and getting the kids in the case of divorce.  There are more unwed single female parents than male, women live longer, women are usually the ones taking care of aging parents, women work full time less and part time more, and the list goes on.

There are a number of resources to help Women Find The Best Financial Advice.  (Note that some of the links in that article do not work).   There are also experts like Suze Orman or Rhonda Sherwood in Vancouver.

If you are looking for an organization then something like WIFE (Women’s Institute for Financial Education) in California might be for you.

Every woman needs a WIFE, who counsels and empowers, who listens and advises, and offers comfort when needed.  The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org) is the oldest non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial education to women in their quest for financial independence. It is a charitable organization under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 501(c)(3). All donations to WIFE.org are tax-deductible.

Another alternative is an online course.  MS Money has a course to meet Women’s Unique Financial Needs

This introductory financial course is designed to give women the basic tools necessary to take control of their financial future. Financial Freedom can be achieved in a relatively short amount of time if the appropriate steps are followed. Because women have unique financial needs–they live longer and tend to work less than men–it is more important than ever for all women–single, married, divorced, or widowed–to take charge of their money and secure their financial future.

If as a woman you wish to attain Financial Freedom, then the sooner you start looking for the right solution for you, the better.

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