Retirement

Women on the Rise

Daunting Realities Although history has seen some significant progress for women over the last century, there’s still a long way to go toward financial equality. Women make 82.3 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make in a similar job. (1) The average Social Security retired worker benefit for women is $16,496 per year, compared with $20,921 for men. (2) 46% of married women in their 50s in two-income households are at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. 32% of married women in their 50s in one-income households are at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. 40% of single women in their 50s are at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. (3)

Enormous Potential The truth is, women wield a huge amount of influence over the economy, and their impact is only likely to grow. Women control 51% of all personal wealth in the United States today. (4) Over the next 40 years, women stand to inherit $28.7 trillion in intergenerational wealth. (5) On average, women save 9% of their salary. That’s almost a full percent higher than men. (6)

Increasing Impact The numbers don’t lie: more women are successfully founding and leading businesses than ever, with impressive results. There are 114% more women entrepreneurs than there were 20 years ago. (7) Black women own 42% of new businesses owned by women and 36% of Black-owned employer businesses. (8) Women launch more than 1,200 new businesses every single day in the U.S. (9)

Support for the Journey Many women report having strong relationships with their financial professionals. In fact, 70% of women say they would refer their financial rpfessional to a friend or relative. Whatever your financial needs, we're here to help (10). Sources: 1. DOL.gov, 2021; 2. SSA.gov, 2020; 3. Prudential.com, 2019 (latest data available); 4. FA-mag, 2020; 5. Visualcapitalist.com, 2019; 6. Visualcapitalist.com, 2019; 7. WhattoBecome.com, 2021; 8. Forbes.com, October 26, 2020; 9. BusinessNewsDaily.com, 2021; 10. ML.com, 2021

Have A Question About This Topic?

Long-established retirement account rules change. Provided by Walter Roop CLU, RHU The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is now law. With it, comes some of the biggest changes to retirement savings law...

New I.R.S. Contribution Limits Changes for 2020.

December 12, 2019

New I.R.S. Contribution LimitsChanges for 2020. Provided by Walter Roop The I.R.S. just increased the annual contribution limits on IRAs, 401(k)s, and other widely used retirement plan accounts for 2020. Here’s a quick look at...

When do I have to make mandatory withdrawals from my IRAs?”

November 18, 2019

“When do I have to make mandatory withdrawals from my IRAs?” The basic rule is simple. Mandatory withdrawals from traditional IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs generally begin after age 70½. They occur every year. (You...

Featured Team Member

Walter W. Roop CLU®, RHU®

My StoryWhile pursuing my business degree at the University of Memphis and learning about finance, investments, insurance it cultivated a desire to work toward a career helping others with their planning. I admired professionals who...

Richard H. Fisher CLU, CHFC, CFP

Richard joined Roop Financial Services in 2007. With the knowledge he has gained during his 25 years of experience of working with people in the Mid-South area, he is uniquely positioned to help his clients achieve financial independence.

Alicia Spurlock, MBA

Alicia has Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Teaching Education degree from the University of Memphis.

Tyler Roop

As Operations Manager, he is responsible for managing client information, processing paperwork to open new accounts, handling life insurance application submission, underwriting monitoring and performing other back-office operations.

Rob Lackey, MSFP, CFP®, BFA™

Rob assists clients with a variety of investment and insurance services (developing long and short-term financial plans and strategies, insurance and investment reviews, new accounts, rollovers) to assure all client needs are met.

Tanner Harlow

“We seek out the best wherever we can find it — the best rates, the best solutions, the best technology."

Women on the Rise

Related Content

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?