Women Should Be Financially Involved with Laura Mattia

This week I sat down with author and fellow Certified Financial
Planner, Laura Mattia to talk about the importance of financial
literacy for women.


Laura, Ph.D., MBA, CFP, CDFA, is the author of Gender On Wall
Street: Uncovering Opportunities for Women in Financial Services.
With over 30 years of financial leadership experience, Laura has
hired, mentored and trained hundreds of female financial
professionals. Currently she is developing the new Personal
Financial Planning degree at University of South Florida with a
focus on gender and diversity.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:


The driving force behind a woman’s financial literacy

Why both people in a relationship need to have an
understanding of the finances

Who’s ultimate responsibility it is to manage finances

How having common financials goals can impact your marriage

What the fifth wave of women’s movement looks like

Where women need to get involved when it comes to money

Why financial empowerment is so impactful

Steps to take to let go of the “Bag Lady Syndrome”

Laura’s path into the financial planning arena and resources
that helped her

Organizations you may find helpful as a financial planner

The stark differences between men and women’s financial
education



LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:


NAPFA

Laura’s TedX Talk

Women’s Money Empowerment Network

Gender On Wall Street: Uncovering Opportunities for Women in
Financial Services



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Laura’s Website

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