Women & Wealth Longevity: Planning for Retirement, Caregiving & Social Security

About this episode

In this episode, Kathleen Covey discusses the unique financial challenges women face and offers insights on retirement planning and caregiving.

In this episode of Women of Wealth... We down with Certified Financial Planner Kathleen Covey , who brings over 30 years of experience helping women navigate the complexities of retirement planning, financial security, and long-term wealth protection. Kathleen shares her deeply personal journey - from stepping away from her career to care for family members, to building a mission-driven practice focused on ensuring women never have to worry about outliving their money. Together, they dive into the unique financial challenges women face , including the gender pay gap, career pauses for caregiving, longer life expectancy, and the confidence gap around money decisions. This episode is packed with practical, real-world insights to help you take control of your financial future—whether you’re planning for retirement, navigating entrepreneurship, or supporting loved ones. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why women need a different approach to retirement planning How caregiving can impact your long-term financial security The importance of building a strong financial foundation (insurance, emergency funds, and investments) Key Social Security strategies most women don’t know—especially…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hawley Woods Gray, Allie Ramo

Guest: Kathleen Covey

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• financial security
• caregiving
• Social Security
• women's financial challenges
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• retirement
• financial planning
• women's wealth
• Social Security strategies
• long-term care
• entrepreneurship
• financial security

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Organizations: Women of Wealth

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