As an enthusiastic follower of the Financial Independence/Early Retirement (FIRE) movement, you might have already implemented enough of the recommended life-hacks to retire 20 years sooner than your peers. Kudos! But could being married help you reach financial independence even sooner?
The answer might be yes. Here’s why…
In the good old days, people would often blame a case of the jitters on their morning coffee. Then came the “latte factor,” which popularized the notion that this ritual could mean the difference between prosperity and financial ruin. Ever since, the average $5 daily price of a cup has probably caused more coffee-induced anxiety than the 150 mg of caffeine itself.
But you can have your latte and drink it too. Here’s how!
You might say that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are the Swiss Army knives of financial planning tools. Both were originally designed for a particular function, but their unique designs lend them a versatility not found elsewhere in the toolshed. As a result, they have evolved over time into powerful multi-purpose solutions.
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When the topic of “women and money” comes up, the focus is usually on the gender gap. But this ignores a potentially larger gap: How women’s financial needs vary from one generation to the next.
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$430,480. That’s what it costs to be a woman, according to the National Women’s Law Center. It’s the wage gap that results from a lifetime of being paid less than men.
Let’s take a look at that and other financial hurdles women face, issues they should consider, opportunities they should take advantage of, and what it will take to bridge the gap.
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