Although 90% of women say they are the chief bill-payer and shopper at home, more than 70% believe they are behind schedule when it comes to saving for retirement.1,2 And a full 60% say they haven’t tried to calculate how much they need to save in order to live comfortably in retirement.3
These figures suggest that most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions needed to run a household, but when it comes to projecting and strategizing for retirement, some women may be leaving their future to chance.
Compound Interest: What’s the Hype?
Compound interest may be one of the greatest secrets of smart investing. And time is the key to making the most of it. If you invested $250,000 in an account earning 6%, at the end of 20 years your account would be worth $801,784. However, if you waited 10 years, then started your investment program, you would end up with only $447,712.
