The Power of Financial Planning for Female Breadwinners
February 18, 2025
Byline Olive Mitchell, CFP®, Wealth Advisor
Women today are starting businesses, breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, and climbing corporate ladders faster than ever before. Over the past decade, the percentage of women in C-suite positions has risen by 12%, and a survey of business owners who started their companies in 2023 found more female founders than male.1 However, this progress has also shed light on a new challenge. Many female breadwinners find themselves stretched thin, balancing financial responsibilities with household management.