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Flying Solo: 5 Financial Strategies Every Single Woman Should Know

Have you ever thought “I’m single. Do I need to do anything differently with my finances?”

  • Do you feel the pressure or weight of managing your finances on your own?
  • Are you concerned about having enough money to take care of yourself?
  • Are you too busy or just haven’t gotten around to thinking about the “big picture” of your finances?

You are not alone. Today, there are more women living independently now than ever before in the U.S. In fact, the Pew Research (2016) reported that 69% of women are living without a spouse. Moreover, at some point in their lifetime, , which means they will be the sole financial decision-maker for their household (CNBC, 2018).

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