Women face unique financial and work place challenges. They earn less than men for the same job, are more likely to live in poverty at any age, and are also more adversely affected by family caregiving responsibilities.
We plan to host a series of sessions on financial independence for women, with a specific focus on Muslim women. These will include topics such as job searching, getting out of debt, and starting a small business. Stay tuned for details and dates.
In 2021, we held a financial literacy series.
Financial Planner Sasha Valli discussed the following topics:
Money 101
Debt and Credit
Insurancy
Creating a financial plan
March 20, 2021, 2-3:30 pm
Register using the button at the top of this page
You can request a mentor to review our resume when you register
Review the https://www.usajobs.gov/ website before the session
Federal Government Jobs website
Islamic Finance Guru has a page on Finances and Marriage that outlines the Islamic perspective on money matters for women.
Women's guide to financial independence from MoneyGeek.com gives suggestions for top financial moves based on your age.
Six Webinars on Financial Education by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide essential financial literacy skills: from basic money management skills, budgeting and setting financial goals to planning for retirement.
U.S. Small Business Administration provides courses on how to start and grow your small business