Many women I speak with say the exact same thing:
“I’m not like the other women you work with. I don’t know anything about personal finance.”
Or:
“My husband handles all of this, so I really don’t deal with it.”
Or even:
“My husband likes Medicare Advantage, so I’m just going with Medicare Advantage too.”
But the truth is — these women are exactly like the women I speak with every day.
So many intelligent, capable women were simply never taught about investing, retirement planning, Medicare, or Social Security. And because of that, many feel intimidated or afraid to ask questions.
That’s why I wanted to put together this simple resource guide — to help you begin taking control of your financial future one step at a time.
As Suze Orman says:
“There is no one who cares about your money like the woman in the mirror.”
The good news is this:
It is never too late to start educating yourself.
I created this list of resources because I truly believe that financial knowledge gives women confidence, freedom, and security.
Resources to Begin Your Financial Education Journey
📘 Beginner-Friendly Retirement & Financial Education
The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ — by Suze Orman
This is one of my favorite books and audiobooks for beginners. Suze explains retirement decisions in a way that is simple, practical, and easy to understand.
Women & Money Podcast — by Suze Orman
I love this podcast because each week Suze teaches an important financial topic and answers real questions from listeners. She has a wonderful way of making complicated topics understandable.
The S&P 500 with Lucretia Ryan
Learn what the S&P 500 is, how investing works, and why low-cost index investing can be such a powerful long-term strategy for retirement.
Important Legal Documents Every Woman Should Understand
Suze Orman “Must-Have Documents”
This online program helps you create important legal documents including:
Revocable Living Trust
Will
Financial Power of Attorney
Advance Directive
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Resources for Teachers
🍎 403(b) Education & Retirement Resources
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teachers and school employees better understand 403(b) retirement plans and avoid high-fee products.
Teach and Retire Rich Podcast
A wonderful podcast from 403bwise.org that discusses retirement issues facing teachers, professors, nurses, school employees, and nonprofit workers.
Additional Resources
For more information on Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, healthcare decisions, and financial education for women:
Financial Freedom for Women Resources
You do not need to become a financial expert overnight.
You simply need to start learning — one step at a time.