Women have been programmed to think they aren’t good with money. So, we end up in a – I have to, but I can’t – destructive mental loop. Here are some common financial mistakes women make:

• Lack of long-term planning

• Focusing on the numbers rather than goals

• Underestimating other kinds of risk

• Not recognizing the power of a budget

• Investing too conservatively

Setting goals, creating a plan, and allowing for inevitable contingencies is a better recipe for success.