Free Personal Financial Advice for Women
Many women serve as their household's Chief Financial Officer, so it's not surprising some would seek help in today's challenging economic environment. Nearly 9,000 women from across the U.S. submitted essays outlining their financial goals, needs and hopes for a "Stay a Step Ahead" financial makeover.
Chase and the O (The Oprah Magazine promotion team) provided free financial advice that can help millions of women manage their household debt, make real estate decisions, plan retirement as well as manage small business finances.
According to Saundra Schrock; who manages Chase's network of 3,150 bank branches, "Chase is excited to partner with O, The Oprah Magazine promotion team to provide real-life advice for women working hard to get and stay a step ahead in their financial life. What matters to them matters to Chase, and we are proud to be able to offer advice, education and tools to help them achieve their dreams."
Women chosen to receive the personal financial advice include:
- A would-be homeowner worried that her credit history might hinder her dreams;
- A recently divorced mother about to be an empty-nester and wants to take control of her post-divorce finances;
- A working mother who would like to become a stay-at-home mom; and
- An accomplished small business owner in need of additional financial knowledge on growing her new business.
Each woman has received financial consultations to get them on the right track, and will be consulting with their Chase financial specialists for the rest of the year.
CreditFederal also offers free credit advice plus personal finance calculators to track expenses, create a budget, manage a checkbook register and to start a savings plan.