40+ Statistics on Women and Money

61% of American women would rather discuss their own death than talk about money.

Did you know that women-founded startups generate $0.78, while male-founded startups generate only $0.31 for every dollar of venture capital funding received?

Here at Fromgirltogirl.com, we share inspiring information for women of all ages. We hope and our audience would appreciate this visual detailing fascinating statistics about women and money.  Including:

  • Gender Wage Gap
  • Data on women’s confidence in managing finances
  • Basic strategies to achieve financial independence.

When considering financial strategies, break up your goals into three time-based concepts:

  • Long-term goals = more than 10 years
  • Mid-term goals = between three to 10 years
  • Short-term goals = less than three years

Here are some of the easiest ways women can build wealth:

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , 57.4% of all American women participate in the labor force. There have been some improvements in gender equality in the workplace, but there is still much work to be done.

61% of women in the workforce would prefer getting a  pay increase over additional time off.

90% of global companies have at least one woman in a senior management role as of 2021.

19 companies around the world have successfully closed their gender pay gap, including the U.S.-based companies Dow and National Instruments.

In 2021, women of color received management promotions at the same rate as all women total for the first time in recorded history.

Nielsen Holdings is the highest-ranked American company on the list of world’s leading companies for gender equality, coming in fifth globally.

61% of women in the workforce would prefer getting a pay increase over additional time off. Only 6.5% of American women work full-time in male-dominated occupations.

Achieving equity in the workplace can lead to increased opportunities for leadership positions, decision-making power and financial freedom for women. Let it be.

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