The following blog is by Brittney Castro originally published in Brittney Castro’s Blog – Financially Wise Women.

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Ladies, here’s some real talk: As women, we face many challenges when it comes to our financial lives. And while I don’t believe in focusing on the negative, I also believe that we need to be aware of them when it comes to planning for our financial future—and living our best life.

So in today’s Financially Wise Living episode, I’m laying out the top three challenges women face on their financial journey—from the fact that we live longer than men to the fact that we earn less (yes, even in 2016) and that we’re out of the workforce for an average of 11 years. 

As always, if you have any questions about financial planning—or how to ensure that you’re on the right path to meet these challenges—feel free to reach out and schedule your free Discovery session with me today. I’d love to help you use your money to live the life you deserve!

About the author: Brittney Castro, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is the Founder and CEO of Financially Wise Women, a Los Angeles based financial planning firm for women. She specializes in working with busy professional and entrepreneurial women who are passionate about life and want to gain clarity around their money. Brittney’s mission is to help women plan and create the life of their dreams, free from anxiety about money. She is known for her non-judgmental, compassionate approach to financial planning. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Planning Magazine, Investment News, and Registered Rep Magazine. Away from the office, you can find Brittney working out, drinking green juice, reading, playing at the park with her dog Arya and of course dancing. Visit her at http://www.financiallywisewomen.com and request a FREE 30-minute Discovery Session to discuss how financial planning can help you use your money to live a life you love. Financially Wise Women is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of California and in other jurisdictions where exempted.