3 Things Women Can Do To Set Themselves Up For Financial Security

Women’s Equality Day was just last weekend and it’s another reminder that there is still much to be done when it comes to pay parity. It’s also a reminder that financial planning and making smart money decisions is even more important for women. Below, I will discuss ways that women can set themselves up for financial security.

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A 2014 Management Science study found that when negotiability was not explicitly stated, women were much less likely try negotiating than men. I am classically terrible at car negotiations at dealerships. Somehow, I always end up spending way more time, paying more, and not getting exactly what I painstakingly researched and knew I wanted. The last time I had to go, I was dreading getting taken advantage of again, so I asked a friend who delights in negotiations to accompany me. The result was that I had a far better experience and got more than I wanted.