Britt Williams Baker, co-founder of Dow Janes, discusses finance for women vs. men, value-aligned investing, financial stereotypes, and getting less financially interested spouses involved. Topics include starting financial management at any age, consciousness in spending and investment strategies, empowering women through financial knowledge, and joint financial planning for couples.
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Early Money Lessons
Britt Williams Baker learned about money very young from her parents, who taught her saving and investing with a "daddy bank" notebook.
Her early education shaped her value of money and appreciation for compound interest and saving.
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Gender and Finance Application
Financial principles are universal, but application differs by group, e.g., women must plan for longer retirements.
Women often have greater emotional awareness and connection to money, affecting their financial approach.
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Learning Finance in Community
Women learn best in community and from peers, but money remains taboo and hard to discuss openly.
Seek relatable, approachable financial educators to foster better learning experiences.
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Today we are talking with Britt Williams Baker, co-founder of Dow Janes. We explore the question of if there is a difference in finances for women vs. men. We discuss value aligned investing, what some financial stereotypes might be, how to get a less financially interested spouse involved to name just a few of the many topics.
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