💰 51% – Women now control over half of U.S. personal wealth, shaping the nation’s financial future.
📈 $14 Trillion → $30+ Trillion by 2030 – Women’s controlled assets are projected to more than double in the next decade.
💬 74% – Nearly three-quarters of women feel overwhelmed during major financial transitions such as retirement, divorce, or widowhood.
🛍️ 80% – Women make the majority of household buying decisions, a 30% increase over the past five years.
🧭 90% – Nearly all women will manage finances on their own at some point due to longevity, divorce, or widowhood.
⏳ 5–6 Years Longer – Women outlive men on average, requiring more years of income and healthcare planning.
👩‍❤️‍👨 Age 59 – The average age of widowhood in the U.S., highlighting the need for early, proactive planning.
🌿 80% – Eight in ten women will outlive their spouse, often managing later-life finances independently.
🕊️ 8 in 10 Women – Spend their final years single, whether widowed, divorced, or never married.
⚖️ Disposition of Marital Estate – Women are more likely than men to manage the distribution of marital assets, requiring careful planning to protect financial security.
📉 83¢ to the Dollar – Women working full-time still earn less than men, reducing lifetime savings and Social Security benefits.
🛡️ Conservative Investing – Over half of women describe themselves as conservative investors, though longer lifespans require strategies that balance protection with growth.
🏥 Women & Long-Term Care – More than half of women age 65+ will need paid long-term care, and they are more likely than men to require extended care lasting five years or longer.