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According to recent research by Fidelity, women are more likely than men to stay the course and wait out market volatility when it occurs.1 But while this steadiness may help women avoid locking in losses by panic selling, this research also revealed some special challenges for women. Read on to learn more about the most common financial planning challenges women face and how to tackle them.

As one embarks on their journey toward a high-net-worth status, it's crucial to understand that strategic planning and intelligent decision-making are essential for wealth generation and preservation. One of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the 401(k) retirement savings plan.

A social change agent for women and girls and a problem-solver for burning issues, Gates’s empowering and iconic presence in philanthropy suggests there’s a new phenomenon on the philanthropic horizon: like the proverbial rising tide, Gates’s ‘effect’ should lift all boats.

Inheriting comes with many emotions, from sadness to confusion to perhaps even joy or relief. An inheritance can take various forms, such as cash, properties, stocks, bonds, property, or other assets.

For those unfamiliar with the “baby boom,” it is the period that stretches from 1946 to 1964, children born at the tail end of the trials and tribulations of World War II right up to the start of the Vietnam War.

Going through a divorce can be an emotionally charged and stressful event.

New research from Fidelity Investments gives a unique insight into how many women approach investing and other financial decisions.

As we reach the halfway point of 2024, a sense of persistence defines the economic and market landscape. Trends from late 2023 have continued, with surprisingly resilient economic growth mixed with stubborn but decelerating inflation. Equity markets have thrived and regained all the lost ground from 2022. On the other hand, the bond market still grapples with policy uncertainty and remains range bound for the most part.

Wealth and estate planning are vital for all individuals but are particularly essential for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals in the sandwich generation.