A Better Future Through Financial Literacy & Feminism

by Catie Hogan, President & Founder of Hogan Financial Planning LLC

What Does Feminism Actually Mean?

Merriam-Webster defines feminism as the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. Feminism is simply lifting women up when and where they need to be lifted. Feminism is working toward ending gender bias in all aspects of our lives. Feminism is intersectional. Feminism is truly believing men and women are equals and our work isn’t done until that is accomplished.

Feminism is not man-hating. Feminism is not thinking women are superior. Feminism is not a bad word.

What is Financial Literacy?

Financial literacy, according to the National Financial Educators Council is possessing the skills and knowledge on financial matters to confidently take effective action that best fulfills an individual’s personal, family, and global community goals.

Financial literacy is not knowing how to explain derivatives or trade options. Financial literacy is not other people’s issue, this is something we all need to take action on. Financial literacy is not rocket science.

How is Financial Literacy Tied to Feminism?

Women lag behind in almost every financial statistic. Feminism in action will help women thrive through the promotion of equality, inclusion, and responsibility. Feminist principles and financial literacy will help us create a society that truly reflects our values.

How Can I Help?

• Prioritize your own financial education. There are so many free & inexpensive resources! I’ll discuss a few during the presentation.

• Advocate for yourself and for other women. Our voices are powerful, don’t be afraid to speak up.

• Lead by example at home and at work. Young eyes are watching. Be the change!

• Lift up other women and support women-owned business We must not tear each other down. There’s room here for everyone.

• No more bystanders! It’s going to take collective action to remove systemic and institutionalized forms of financial oppression. Just because it doesn’t affect you doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist or that you should ignore the problem. I’ll discuss some ways to get involved in the presentation.

• Incorporate financial education in the workplace. Start a once a month or quarterly workshop. Provide employees tools and resources to continue their financial education.

• Encourage yourself, your colleagues, your daughters, sisters, wives to be life-long learners. Leaders are readers! This is your future we’re talking about!

• Develop and implement women’s leadership development at work and in the community. Many companies already have this. I would encourage you to include financial literacy components in this. We’ll discuss ways to do this in the presentation.

• Evaluate your ‘money mindset’. What conscious and unconscious beliefs do you have about money and how has that affected your financial situation?

• Lean into your career and financial education. The world needs you to be powerful.

Keep In Touch!

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