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  Training flagged as key to recruiting more female advisors

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 6, 2013

  Nearly three quarters of respondents (73 percent) say they would be more likely to pursue careers as financial professionals if on-the-job training were offered. A large majority also express heightened interest if training were available through local colleges and universities (64 percent).

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  Women desiring financial help rises significantly

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 22, 2013

  Despite innovations in the financial services industry, women say financial information is harder to understand now than in 2006.

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  Nationwide flags gender differences on tax code changes

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 19, 2013

  Sixteen percent of women foresee a decrease in income stemming from tax code changes versus 31 percent of men.

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  Most couples don’t share a retirement vision

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 14, 2013

  Forty percent of couples plan retirement together, but 20 percent worry their partner can’t manage finances alone.

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  Survey finds savings motivation gap between Gen X, Gen Y

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 1, 2013

  Almost half of Gen Xers cite retirement among the important reasons for saving compared to less than one-third of Gen Yers.

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  Sex, lies and … disability insurance?

  By Daniel C. Steenerson  |  November 1, 2012

  The fibs men and women tell others can help you stop both genders from lying to themselves about DI.

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  LIMRA: Just one-third of U.S. women are doing retirement planning

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  October 22, 2012

  Fewer women than men actively engage in planning for retirement, though women are more concerned than men about the retirement risks they face, according to a report from LIMRA.

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  Edward Jones: 9 in 10 Americans Plan to Change Savings and Investment Strategies

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  August 9, 2012

  The survey reveals the U.S. presidential election and health care costs are the two issues most likely to affect savings and investing decisions, with 39% and 30% of Americans pointing to them, respectively.

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  Survey: Women Underestimate Out-of-Pocket Costs of Health Care in Retirement

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  July 31, 2012

  Women who are close to retirement significantly underestimate the amount of money they’ll have to spend out-of-pocket in retirement to cover health care costs, according to a new report.

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  Aviva: 2 in 3 Women Are Uncomfortable with Their Financial Situation

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  July 16, 2012

  Most Americans are uncomfortable with their financial situation, lack understanding of financial products, don’t feel prepared for retirement and rarely discuss finances, according to a new report.