Why Women Need to Take a More Active Role in Their Financial Futures

It’s a phenomenon I see often.

Too many women leave decisions about their financial futures to their husbands — and that’s hardly a retirement plan. And because women tend to live longer than men, it’s imperative that they take an active role in plotting out what’s happening with the money that will see them through the latter part of their lives.

How to go about that? Any good retirement plan breaks down into five areas: income, investments, taxes, health care and legacy.

Income: Where It Comes from and How to Maximize It

Retirement income typically comes from savings, possibly a pension, and Social Security. Unfortunately, many women are unclear about . That’s not entirely their fault because it is confusing, and the decision can come down to your personal