{"id":33512,"date":"2023-04-20T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/?post_type=thought-leadership&#038;p=33512"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:57:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T13:57:24","slug":"how-to-reach-your-full-financial-potential","status":"publish","type":"thought-leadership","link":"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/thought-leadership\/how-to-reach-your-full-financial-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Your Full Financial Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<style> .banner:before {\r\n        background: linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.5),rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) !important;\r\n    }<\/style><div id=\"ra_id_1678480478\" class=\"banner  standard lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Womens-Network-1.png)\">\r\n        <div class=\"container  banner-container text-Center\">\r\n            <div class=\"row center-items\">\r\n                                \r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 \"  >\r\n                                            <!-- <p class=\"label special-label\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p> -->\r\n                    \r\n                    <h1 class=\"underline-text white  required\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n                        How to Reach Your Full Financial Potential                    <\/h1>\r\n                                            <div class=\"xyz\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><\/p><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"banner_event\">\r\n                                                                    <span  class=\"author-text\" tabindex=\"0\">Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce<\/span>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"banner-btn-wrapper\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- <a href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"arrow-link\" href=\"#\">Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"external-link\" href=\"#\">External Link<\/a>\r\n                        <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"#\">More<\/a> -->\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\njQuery(document).ready(function($){\r\n    setTimeout(function () {\r\n        console.log('here');\r\n\t\t$('#_youtube-iframe-wrapper').show();\r\n\t}, 2000);\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April is Financial Literacy Month, which means there is no better time for you to prioritize your financial wellness.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Chamber\u2019s Women\u2019s Network recently hosted an event called <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women &amp; Financial Wellness<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, hosted at Bank of America\u2019s Boston headquarters, which focused on the ways in which attendees can reach their full financial potential. The event began with an exploration of Bank of America\u2019s research \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/women-money-confidence.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women, Money, Confidence: A Lifelong Relationship<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 which uncovered insights into the strengths and challenges, as well as comfort, confidence, and influence of women around various financial matters. Next, a panel of financial experts discussed their own experiences and advice for women looking to grow their understanding in this area.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In case you missed it, we\u2019ve rounded up the key takeaways from the event that can help you be confident, empowered, and ready to take action on your financial future.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where We Are Now<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Bank of America\u2019s study, they interviewed 3,500 women and 1,500 men across ages, income levels, and ethnicities, to help paint a wholistic picture of the current state of women\u2019s confidence in their finances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lisa Margeson, Managing Director, External Affairs at Bank of America highlighted that while nearly half of women say they feel confident about their finances (which has risen in the last 5 years), only 28% feel empowered to act on them. We are at a pivotal moment for women\u2019s financial freedom, and 1 in 5 women say it is time to make a change to their finances.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cwomen are more confident when it comes to the tactical, short-term, everyday tasks,\u201d said Lisa, such as paying bills, managing a budget, and paying off debt. But many <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are less comfortable with activities around building wealth, such as choosing a financial advisor, managing investments, and creating a diversified portfolio.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The problem here: when women are less confident, that leads to less involvement with larger and longer-term financial decisions, shared Lisa. There is still largely the belief that \u201cmen are more knowledgeable\u201d when it comes to these kinds of decisions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news? Younger women are more comfortable and more empowered with financial conversations than their older cohorts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To continue this progress, Lisa emphasized that \u201ceducation and comfort with investing is a crucial next step for growing that empowerment.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33514 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-1-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-1-768x373.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s Never Too Early to Jump In\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One piece of advice that the panelists all highlighted \u2013 the importance of not waiting to get involved in your finances. As Megan Cooney of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management shared, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cevery day you wait [to invest], there really is an impact on your portfolio.\u201d She suggested that you start small, and gain comfort that way first. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another thing to remember is that you can\u2019t time the market. \u201cKeep the long-term perspective, because the volatility that we\u2019re seeing right now is really out of your control,\u201d shared Megan. But you should ask yourself: What\u2019s your risk tolerance? How aggressive are you being?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the end of the day, you want to be proactive with your financial strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to planning for retirement, two questions you should ask yourself are: how much money will I need to have the kind of retirement I want? And where will my income in retirement come from?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moderator Amanda Ross of Bank of America also underlined that \u201ct<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he conversation around retirement planning also needs to take into account all the things that happen <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> retirement.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33515 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-2-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wnet-blog-image-2-768x373.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\r\n    .cta-btn-wrapper{margin-bottom:2rem;margin-top:-10px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"wysiwyg_block\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-8\">\r\n            \r\n            <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask Questions &amp; Find Your Sounding Board<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to growing your financial confidence and knowledge \u2013 asking questions is key!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gabby Salmon at Bank of America described how one thing that differentiates younger women is that they are more willing to take on risk but want to be in charge of what they\u2019re doing. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to ask the questions,\u201d she emphasized.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s your group of friends, your family, or your financial advisor\u2014there&#8217;s power in collaboration. \u201cWomen are such big collaborators,\u201d noted Gabby, and encouraged us to share advice and pass along information to our tight-knit networks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amanda described how important it is for women to also lead by example &#8212; \u201cWomen leaders need to be disciplined by talking about [finances] if they want to continue the momentum for the younger generations.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Megan added that at your peak earning years is when it\u2019s a smart idea to engage with an advisor. Using a financial advisor as a sounding board to bounce ideas off of can help you be more tax efficient and know the various types of accounts to contribute to.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since everyone has different priorities, it\u2019s important to ensure your advisor is on the same page as you. \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want your financial advisor to understand what you\u2019re looking to accomplish long-term,\u201d Megan shared.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Planning for Career Interruptions &amp; the Role Employers Play<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Bank of America\u2019s research, women take four years on average out of the workforce, primarily for caregiving. While the majority of them don\u2019t regret the time they took off, Lisa reflected on her own time, saying, \u201chad I known back then what I know now, I would have planned for it, and used my time off differently.\u201d One alarming stat that sets women back:\u00a0many women who return to the workforce, return for less pay. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To counteract this, Lisa\u00a0advised those taking time outside the workforce to use any downtime for ongoing learning, keeping up with your networks, and pursuing topics that could help you advance your career when the time comes to go back. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amanda also asked the panelists \u2013 how can employers better serve their\u00a0employees\u2019 needs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lisa suggested that employers\u00a0offer employees caregiving resources, help them with their career interruptions, and make it easier for people to find their way back to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe employers that allow people to live full lives are pretty critical to keeping caregivers in the workforce,\u201d added\u00a0Leslie Forde, CEO &amp; Founder\u00a0of Mom\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultimately, women who leave the workforce for a period of time are still crucial to our economy and a lack of resources and support available for them can hinder many talented women from progressing in their careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These days, many people are starting to demand more from their employers which will (hopefully) help us continue to make progress in the coming years. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"people-spotlight three-up\" id=\"ra_id_1678481715\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"three-up-heading-wrap\">\r\n        <h4 tabindex=\"0\">You May Also Be Interested In       \r\n        <\/h4> \r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"row three-up-slider\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-4 item\"><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/event\/calendar\/?1&#038;_network=womens-network\"><h5 tabindex=\"0\" class=\"cat\">Women&#8217;s Network<\/h5><\/a><div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"people-img avtar ratio ratio-16x9\"><img decoding=\"async\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"avtar lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bostonchamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Womens-Network-2.png\" alt=\"Women's Network\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 860px; 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