Wondering if you have enough money to leave a high stress job? Learn the key financial and lifestyle factors that determine retirement readiness, from spending and healthcare costs to income planning and burnout, so you can make your next move with confidence.
Thinking about taking a lower-paying job? For many women, this decision is about more than income. Learn how to evaluate the financial impact, weigh the value of flexibility and fulfillment, and determine whether a pay cut can support both your goals and your quality of life.
Retirement is about more than having enough money. For many women, it marks a transition from decades of achievement, caregiving, and responsibility into a season of freedom, purpose, and reinvention. In this article, Laura Rotter explores how thoughtful financial planning can create the foundation for a retirement filled with meaning, connection, personal growth, and lasting fulfillment.
Not every popular investment deserves your money. In this article, Laura Rotter breaks down eight common investment traps—from high-fee products and leveraged strategies to fear-based sales tactics and overly complex investments. Learn the warning signs, understand the risks, and discover what evidence-based investing looks like for long-term financial success.
We spend hours each day thinking about money, yet that thinking rarely leads to change. Real progress comes from small, intentional actions — not perfect plans. Here’s how doing one simple thing can move you from financial stress toward clarity.
As the year winds to a close, something interesting happens. The markets quiet down while the headlines get louder. Forecasts start flying, “urgent” year-end checklists pop up everywhere, and suddenly everyone seems to have an opinion about what you must do before December 31st. But here’s the truth: The wisest financial move you can make right now might be to do nothing at all. Yes — nothing.