By Matt
Over the last week, I’ve been talking with people about women’s economic security and retirement issues. It turns out that the government has developed quite a few programs, all of which I’ve never heard of until I went digging for information. Among the sites and resources that seem to be most valuable:
- Wi$eUp, an online education resource for Gen X & Y women that encourages them to develop responsible saving habits for retirement
- Women’s Commissions throughout the United States
There are approximately 200 Women’s Commissions which are state and local government agencies tasked with addressing women’s issues, like economic security. - Women and Retirement Savings, courtesy of the Dept. of Labor
- This is a great article with planning tips for women at each decade of their life
There is also a free software package, Get Rich Slow, aimed at motivating women to become actively engaged in planning for retirement. Also, it helps to understand how retirement planning is different for women.
