Women's History Month is celebrated every March and honors the contributions women have made to history and to the betterment of society. In the spirit of this notable celebration, a look at LIMRA consumer research provides clues as to what contributions women are making to improve their personal financial future.
LIMRA research consistently shows that Americans' top financial concern for both women and men is saving enough for retirement. Women track slightly higher on this question at 83 percent compared to men at 77 percent. For other financial goals, women prioritize establishing an emergency fund, getting out of debt and maintaining a good credit score higher than men do.
Taking action on savings goals presents a formidable challenge for women. Only 20 percent of women are comfortable with their level of financial knowledge, which often contributes to a lack of planning or taking action. In fact, LIMRA research finds that women are less likely than men to have done basic retirement planning activities.
