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The Financial Ascent of Women

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Forbes Recognizes Maddy Dychtwald as a Top 50 Global Female Thought Leader

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We asked financial experts to tell us the piece of guidance that has made the biggest difference in their lives.
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A growing number of Americans say they need to talk about end-of-life issues and the legacy they will leave behind.
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A new Merrill Lynch study celebrates the progress made by women while examining the financial challenges women still face throughout their lives.
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The High Cost of Financially Helping Children into Adulthood

Being a grown up—that is, a person taking on the financial responsibilities of adulthood—used to start somewhere between the ages of 18 and 21. Today, not so much.
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As the massive baby-boomer generation is entering its seventh decade, most of us are aware of the aging of America.
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The Gender Pay Gap Is a Lot Bigger Than You Think

Most Americans are keenly aware of the gender pay gap. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, for every $1.00 a man earns, a woman earns only about $0.82. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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Why Women Fear They Will Run Out of Money

If you’re a woman, odds are you’re going to live longer than the average man. Life expectancy has skyrocketed over the past century for everyone, going up, on average, 30 years—but women clearly hold the biological advantage when it comes to longevity.