Women’s History Month
By talking about money and investing earlier and more equitably, we can help women and girls of all ages understand why investing is so important for helping with long-term goals, future financial health, and self-reliance.
THE FACTS: women have unique financial realities to plan, save, and invest for:
Women live 6 years longer1 than men
Impact: average health care costs in retirement are more expensive2 ($165k versus $150k)
2/3 of caregivers3 are women
Impact: just one year out of the workforce at the age of 35 results in >$100k in lost retirement4
2/3 of student debt5 is carried by women and women carry about 10% higher student debt6
Impact: take about 2 years longer to pay off6
Women make $0.82 for every $17
Impact: over course of a 40-year career, women make $400K less than men
Women’s History Month Special Event
This March Fidelity is using Women’s History Month to shed a light on this reality and use it as a ‘rallying cry’ to inspire women at any point in their financial journey to take-action with their money today while setting an example for the next generation.
Our money moment: Trailblazing together
Dates: March 1 – 31, 2023
Month-long series features an all-star lineup of women who will share stories, tips, and ways that we can be role models for each other and the next generation of women.
- Marquee events with special guests Jessica Alba and Venus Williams
- Roundtable discussions to inspire change
- Weekly workshops and live Q&As on money moves employees can make today
- How-to-guides and additional resources to take the next step