Who Says Finance is Not for Women

Just being able to earn is not enough to be truly empowered if women don't manage their money and make it work for them

Financial Planner, author, and TV host Suze Orman believes our problems with money are manifestations of problems in our lives and relationships. Work on the money issues and many of the other problems will take care of themselves; or, work on the other problems, and the money problems will take care of themselves.

manifestations - проявления

For many people, money is an emotionally charged issue. It may represent power, or love, or control, especially in relationships. Our beliefs about money and our emotional attachments to it strongly influence the way we spend and handle money.

emotionally charged - эмоционально заряженный

attachments to - привязанность

If you aren't where you should be, financially-speaking, examine what drives you emotionally when it comes to money and try to figure out the psychological stumbling blocks that keep you from becoming financially independent.

stumbling blocks - камни преткновения

Things Women Can Do for Their Financial Future

1. Don't rely on someone else, like a husband or boyfriend, for your financial security. Educate yourself about money management and investing.​

rely on - надеяться

2. Spend less than you earn - it's the secret to creating wealth.

wealth - благосостояние

3. Don't let the fear of losing money, fear of failure, or fear of the unknown stop you from investing.

fear - страх

4. Build an emergency fund. Without one, losing your job or incurring a large unexpected bill could force you to take on heavy credit card debt.

incurring - подвергаться

5. Don't use the money to make yourself feel good. That type of high is fleeting. Instead, do things that promote self-respect and creativity, so you don't have to seek those feelings through spending money.

fleeting - мимолетный