Women, Worth And Wellness Breakfast
Are you a female student on a budget?Join reporter Sarah Traynor (@TweetTraynor) as she live blogs from the “Women, Worth and Wellness” event October 8th at 8:00 a.m. Follow along as CEO of Passionate Legacy Inc., Nancy Griffin, talks about why wealth is an important topic for women, how worth and wellness intersect, and the support available for women for financial planning.
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Griffin: Women take cues from parents and how they handle their money. How did your mother invest? #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:34:29 PM -
Griffin: a lot of women don't understand money and are ashamed to ask. Harder when most financial planners are men (but this is changing).by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:34:59 PM
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Griffin: We don't handle our health alone, so we shouldn't handle our wealth alone. "Pick that perfect doctor" when it comes to finances.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:36:26 PM
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Griffin: Whole premise behind #WomenWorthWellness is that wealth and health go hand in hand. What good is wealth without health?by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:38:24 PM
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Griffin: strong connection between net worth and self worth. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:39:20 PM
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Griffin mentions Maslow's hierarchy of needs. "When you're doing your budget, survival income is crucial." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:40:19 PM
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Griffin says we also need safety money. "What if things don't work out?" #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:41:14 PM
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Griffin recommends looking at insurance when you're younger. Especially long-term care insurance, since we're living longer now.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:41:44 PM
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"It's less expensive when you're younger and healthy," Griffin says about young women getting insurance. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:42:10 PM
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Griffin stresses importance of having a will. Doesn't matter how old you are. "Make this a number 1 priority." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:42:45 PM
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"Whatever your financial flow is ($5000 or $5 million), is you. Thats your money MO," Griffin says. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:44:10 PM
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2nd part of wealth is "passionate legacy." Mentions Raymond Chang, who died last summer. Griffin says he invested well. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:45:52 PM
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Griffin says giving is what we do well. We don't need to be wealthy to be a philanthropist. Just need to have intention. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:46:36 PM
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Encourages us to connect to causes that we're passionate about. "Take risks to transform society. Don't be satisfied with status quo."by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:52:09 PM
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Griffin: "Scan the world, look for undervalued opportunities and thats where you want to invest." Talks about investing in young women.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:54:09 PM
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Griffin says the more women are educated, the less children they'll have and the more opportunity they have for creating wealth.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:54:57 PM
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Griffin: "At the end of the day, what makes people truly happy is giving." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:55:52 PM
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Griffin's tips: Always think about what you're reaching for. Constantly evaluate, and give yourself deadlines. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:56:39 PM
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Griffin: People are more likely to talk about sex than about money. "Start the conversation about money." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:58:02 PM
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Q from audience: Advice to young women about finding a financial advisor? #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 12:59:32 PM
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Griffin: Thanksgiving is this weekend. Bring it up at the table. Ask people you trust. "Everyone needs and advisor." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:00:00 PM
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Griffin: Buy insurance. Even if you're 25. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:01:38 PM
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Q: Top 3 q's to ask a financial planner when you're searching for one. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:05:30 PM
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Griffin: Make sure they're an advisor & can sell insurance. Ask what their relationship will be w/ you. Should be asking you a million Q's.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:06:38 PM
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Q: Advice for finding balance between career and health. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:10:39 PM
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Griffin: Exercise for stress. Have a great doctor. "Make walking a conscious effort." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:11:16 PM
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.@marieatryerson chimes in about compartmentalizing your work. When you're at second job, don't worry about first job. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:12:39 PM
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I asked if she has any advice for young women who are full time students, and don't have extra income for insurance, retirement plans etc.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:17:42 PM
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Griffin says full-time students can't wait until they graduate to start doing something. Stresses importance of education.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:18:31 PM
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She says focus should be on keeping debt down rather than saving money when you're a student. Then accelerate savings when employed.by Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:19:29 PM
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Says if we can have a job while in school, thats helpful, but it should mostly be for keeping debt low, not saving. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:21:01 PM
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Griffin finishes off with: "The power is with you. You've got the money." #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:25:12 PM
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Breakfast event is finished. Do you have a Q for Griffin? Tweet me. Thanks for tuning in. #WomenWorthWellnessby Traynor via twitter 10/8/2014 1:26:46 PM
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