Love Is Not Enough : The Smart Woman's Guide to Money

Merryn Somerset Webb

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Merryn Somerset Webb, star of Channel 4's hit series ‘Superscrimpers’, shows you how to face the future with both money and confidence in this financial bible for sassy women.

Money may not buy you love but it certainly helps with life's other little luxuries. From shopping sprees to pension plans, ISAs to investments, money plays a crucial role in our present and future comfort. We may not like to admit it, but diamonds – or cold, hard cash – really can be a girl's best friend.

So why, when women have much to celebrate, are we reluctant to talk about it? Why, when we have more wealth in our own names than ever before, do women take less interest in money than men? And why do we still feel that demonstrating an interest in finance is somehow…unfeminine? Because let's face it – for most of us, Prince Charming and his bank balance just aren't coming. If we want to secure our futures we're going to have to do it ourselves.

The good news is that it's not hard to do. Dealing with our personal finances is much, much easier than the financial industry would have us believe. Women tend to make better investors than men too – our instincts, so to speak, are on the money. All we need is a bit of know-how and the confidence to put it into practice.

Combining years of financial expertise with a healthy dose of scepticism and an easy sense of humour, Merryn Somerset Webb's sharp, witty and appealing guide to personal wealth for sassy women provides the answers. Whether you're drowning in debt, negotiating a higher salary or tackling the thorny issue of a pre-nup, just one read through and you'll be in a position to sort your finances out for good, transforming them from a constant worry into a source of peace of mind.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Financial Independence: Encouraging women to strive for financial independence, emphasizing the importance of managing finances and building wealth regardless of relationship status.

  2. Investment Literacy: Advocating for investment literacy among women, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to make sound financial decisions.

  3. Understanding Financial Products: Explaining various financial products, including savings accounts, investments, pensions, and insurance, to help women make informed choices.

  4. Overcoming Gender Financial Gaps: Addressing and overcoming gender-specific financial challenges, such as the gender pay gap and disparities in retirement savings.

  5. Long-Term Financial Planning: Stressing the significance of long-term financial planning, including retirement planning, setting financial goals, and creating a sustainable financial future.

  6. Risk Management: Educating women about risk management in finances, including understanding and mitigating risks associated with investments and protecting against financial uncertainties.

  7. Financial Confidence: Empowering women to be confident in managing their money, negotiating financial matters, and engaging with financial advisors and institutions.

  8. Entrepreneurship and Career Advancement: Exploring avenues for women's entrepreneurship, career advancement, and strategies for leveraging financial success in professional endeavors.

  9. Financial Independence in Relationships: Advising on maintaining financial independence within relationships, discussing financial responsibilities, and the importance of open communication about money matters.

  10. Community Support and Networks: Encouraging women to seek and build supportive financial networks, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and sharing of financial knowledge among women.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-0-00-723519-3
No of pages 376
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Book Publisher Harper Collins
Published Date 07 Jan 2008

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Author : Merryn Somerset Webb

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