Christina Balkenbush - Women and Investing

Christina Balkenbush
Financial Consultant - Private Client Group

Women and Investing

Did you know that as many as 9 out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives¹?

Because of this fact, I am very passionate about educating and empowering women to achieve their financial goals and objectives.

Unique Considerations for Women and Retirement Planning

Women tend to outlive men² and most will need to plan for a longer retirement than expected

Women on average still earn less than men³ and may not have built up enough savings needed for a potentially longer retirement

7 out of 10 care givers are women and spend an average of 11.5 years out of the workforce⁴ which can impact overall savings and participation in employer programs

It’s important to consider these special challenges when planning for retirement.

Women in Transition: Widowed or Divorced

During this very difficult and emotional time, many women are faced with the challenges of getting their financial lives under control and starting fresh. I have put together a “Guidebook for Widowed Women” and a “Guidebook for Divorced Women” that is an invaluable tool to assist my clients during this time. Please contact me if you would be interested in receiving one of my Guidebooks.

¹Allianz Women, Money & Power Study; ²US Census Bureau; ³Institute for Women’s Policy Research; ⁴U.S. House of Representatives