Women Owned Firms On the Rise According to the Center for Women's Business Research, from 1997-2002, the number of women-owned firms in the United States grew at twice the rate of all U.S. firms. What's more, employment at those same firms grew at 1.5 times the national average and sales rose at the same rate.

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Women With Growing Financial Responsibility A recent study showed that more and more women are holding the financial reins in their families. In fact, 80% of those interviewed reported that they have either sole or at least joint responsibility for financial decisions in their households.

Know Your Mutual Fund's Investment Objectives Not all mutual funds are created equal. Each fund will have a different investment objective that they are trying to achieve that will greatly affect the securities they invest your money in. From aggressive growth to bond funds and many more, there are many different types of funds. Make sure yours matches your own investment goals and risk tolerance.

Teach your kids the importance of paying bills Good money habits start early. Make educating your kids on money matters a priority and don't forget to cover the importance of bill paying. You might even consider letting them lend a hand when it comes time to pay your own household bills. A hands on approach is often a terrific way to get your message across.

How far will a phone company go to win your business? The first step in implementing an estate plan is taking inventory of your assets. Your assets include your investments, retirement savings, insurance policies, real estate or business interests and the like. Once you have stock of what you own you can start to think about how you would like to include those holdings in an estate plan.

Take Inventory of Your Assets The first step in implementing an estate plan is taking inventory of your assets. Your assets include your investments, retirement savings, insurance policies, real estate or business interests and the like. Once you have stock of what you own you can start to think about how you would like to include those holdings in an estate plan.

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