Women historically have let men plan for retirement. Diane Bourdo, president of the Humphreys Group in San Francisco, and author of the book, Rewriting the Rules: Telling Truths About Women and Money, has some good advice on how to do this:Larry Light: How is retirement planning different for women? Bourdo: Perhaps what is most exciting about this new, reinvigorated take on retirement is the economic advantage women have gained over the past decade. A lot of women serve as the chief financial officer for their families, so they like to have a hand in the planning process. Many financial pundits and thought leaders have stressed how issues like longevity and the wage gap impact retirement readiness and overall financial wellness for women.

Source: Forbes March 12, 2019 13:52 UTC