The fact that women live from five to ten years longer than men probably comes as no surprise to anyone. In fact, centenarian experts claim that of those over age 100, 85% are women. While the reasons for this has been a subject of debate, what should not be up to debate is that women need to pay special attention to their financial planning needs to account for this increased longevity. (more…)

It is often said that prudent financial planning is the main secret to the success of individual investments. You too must be aware of the fact, and may want to form financial plans of your own. But it is crucial to get one’s basics right in the financial world. Planning out your finances, if not done in the correct manner with a long-term perspective, can be of little help to investors. (more…)