New research shows: Financial wellness is key to women’s well-being

To most women reading this, or husbands of wives, this information won't come as a shock, but hopefully it brings about a solution to a long-standing problem you may have in your home. A new report is shedding light on women’s well-being and the impact of financial wellness on overall well-being. According to the research, financial stress is one of the biggest contributors to women’s well-being, with 66% of women saying money is a significant source of stress. And the ripple effects of this are real:

• Women are 31% more likely than men to skip medical care due to cost.
• While 69% of women say they're the primary financial decision-makers at home, 38% rate their financial skills as only fair or poor.
• And half of women worry their retirement savings won’t last. 

But here’s the encouraging part: the data also shows that women who work with a financial professional report significantly better emotional, physical, and mental health outcomes. That’s a powerful reminder that financial wellness isn’t just about money — it’s about confidence, having a guide by your side to plan for the long term, and having the energy to focus on what matters most. 

That’s where I come in. If you’re thinking about how to reduce financial stress and build a plan that supports your overall well-being, I’d love to help. Let’s talk about what’s possible.

And check out more of the findings from Guardian’s Health, Wealth, and Happiness report here.

^{All data is from Health, Wealth, and Happiness, Guardian’s 14th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, 2025, www.guardianlife.com/reports/womens-well-being} 

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