WOMEN & MONEY
When You're Suddenly Alone As September 11 has tragically proven, you need to be ready to face the world. And sensible financial planning can be crucial "I'll be O.K. I'll Figure It Out" A New York fireman's wife, Andrea Garbarini was widowed September 11. She's learning the hard way now about handling the family's finances by herself "I'm Not Intimidated by Finances" Angela Danz, widow of a N.Y. Police rescue worker, says considering all, taking charge of the family's money is "the least of your problems" Giving Your Investments a Conscience Domini Social Investments' Amy Domini talks about putting money into companies that keep women's issues in sight One Income, Two Retirements IRAs for nonworking spouses let you build your own nest egg -- and in many cases, the contribution will be tax-deductible Why Women Should Surf to Siebert In the investing Web-site rivalry between Schwab.com and MurielSiebert.com, the latter offers better info, relevance, and navigation What Brides and Grooms Should Know Forget sheets and dishes. To feather their nests, smart lovebirds focus first on joint accounts, retirement funds, prenups... A Feast of Financial Seminars Which offer women the most? In the Venture Drought, an Oasis 8 Wings' angels help bring in the money Cutting the Knot--but Not the Benefits How to protect your retirement after divorce Commentary: In Investing, There's No Feminine Mystique Rather than pitch seperate advice and services to the genders, the financial industry ought to focus on all people in common life stages Q&A with UBS PaineWebber's Mary Farrell Says the veteran investment strategist: "There isn't some secret for women. The difference should be in the financial planning" An Open Field for Female Financial Planners The once male-dominated profession is enjoying an influx of women -- whether or not they approach investing any differently Q&A with Wall Street Veteran Muriel Siebert Among this trailblazer's tips: "It's imperative that a woman with a working husband invest in her own IRA"
Time Out Well Spent
A playbook for getting the most out of your break between jobs
Party On
Holiday bashes show appreciation for employees, and they do wonders for morale
Activism Isn't Just For Kids
Venture philanthropy is helping retired baby boomers become social entrepreneurs
Still Working And Loving It
With retiring boomers expected to cause a shortage of skilled staff, employers are making it easier for them to stay
MySpace For The Sandlot Set
Social networks like Club Penguin are quickly catching pre-tweens' attention
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