by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, Financial Abuse
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ While financial abuse affects both men and women, women are more frequently the victims. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 85% of domestic violence victims are women, and unfortunately, the number of incidents is...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog, Financial Abuse
On March 16th President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act which was in legislative limbo since it expired two years ago. This is just in time, as Women’s History Month is nearing a close. The law aims to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, and...
by Sebastian Francis | Mar 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Finances, Financial Abuse
By Sebastian Francis While Savvy Ladies recognizes Financial Literacy Month every April, every month is important when it comes to the role that finances play in prolonging domestic abuse and trapping women in unhealthy and often dangerous relationships. Financial...
by Richard Ibarra | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog, Family Finances, Financial Abuse, Marriage
By Richard Ibarra, CFP®, APMA, CRPC® For many years I have helped women retire. One of the most successful underlying themes I have seen in women who are married and have built up the majority of the nest egg, is transparency regarding finances. What does that look...
