Women Taking Greater Control of Our Finances
Women are more aware, engaged and actively involved in financial matters than ever before, according to the latest in a series of studies on women’s financial behaviors conducted by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) and announced in partnership with the Women’s Media Center and The Paley Center for Media. The 10th anniversary study, “Financial Experience & Behaviors Among Women,” revealed that 95 percent of women are involved in household financial decisions, with... Read More
Children and Family Finances
Q: How do I talk to my children (all younger than age 10) about what’s going on with the family finances? My husband and I are stressed by this situation, and the children know something is wrong. How much information is too much? A: Our financial problems can influence how our children view money in the future if they realize the tension in the household. Several recent studies have also pointed to adverse emotional and social effects on children in families stressed by... Read More
