How to Start Investing for Women

Today we are talking to Maike Currie, the Investment Director for Fidelity International, a company working hard to help build better financial futures. By the time a woman reaches her 50's, it is expected that the gap in her pension pot versus that of her male counterpart will be around £100,000. Maike has been researching the impact of Covid-19 on women's finances. Most furloughed employees were women with 1 in 4 women experiencing a fall in income in the last year. Stress levels and anxiety in women has also increased as they found themselves without childcare assistance, home schooling and holding on to a job. Maike joins us today to discuss her findings. In this episode: The reasons that women don't invest and how to take action Why investing for our own future is also doing good for the economy and the planet The need to become independent not co-dependent with our finances The fridge, freezer, larder approach to savings and investments The importance of claiming child benefit to help top up your national insurance contributions   Resources: Join The Money Circle membership Book in a complimentary call to discuss how financial coaching can help you move from financial overwhelm to confidence and control.  Join Catherine's Facebook Page and FREE Facebook Group My Website  My Online Courses – Investing for beginners from £1 My YouTube Channel  Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Ethical Investing through your Pension For more information about claiming Child Benefit here Check your State Pension Forecast here To find out more Fidelity International visit the website and Instagram Connect with Maike Currie on Twitter and Instagram