I recently asked for a pay rise - having been on a junior wage for a year and achieving a lot such as winning clients, leading projects etc. I was told I had no capacity and company was not 'money driven' in that sense.

We can all take part in unlocking women’s economic potential.

Here are some key basic rules to follow when investing in startups.

What does financial independence mean to you? "Freedom"

I’m not an investment banker, financial advisor or stock market expert, but I am a stock market investor. I invest in index funds.

We’ve all heard the term, but its subtleties are less well known. It doesn’t in fact mean that women doing identical jobs to men are always paid less (although sometimes that’s true, for sure) – it’s more about the overall picture in which women as a population are paid less than the male sector.

From savings to pensions and ISAs, we get you covered!

Lately, there’s been a lot of investor attention surrounding robo-advisers. We’re seeing more and more of these platforms and some of the UK’s biggest banks are now planning to launch robo-advisers for their existing clientele.

Whether you’re saving up for something big or simply hoping to learn new skills and grow your network, side-hustling is your thing.

"What does financial independence mean to you? It means freedom: more choice and opportunities. I want this!"

To celebrate IWD we have had fun finding the best inspirational words of wisdom by famous women on money.

What’s the link between happiness and money? Does making more make you happier? Or is it all about how you spend it?

I have always imagined myself as an entrepreneur since I was a little girl. I have always imagined myself as an entrepreneur since I was a little girl. 

I have a very low tolerance for risk which means that my financial management has been more about saving regularly than taking large risks.  

Working with an adviser might work for you, but sometimes it is too expensive or not necessary - so how can you start making a D.I.Y. financial plan?

Vestpod is "A tool for financial freedom. The economy fluctuates and having guidance on what to pay attention to is priceless."

You’ve eaten all the chocolate, who is benefiting from it?

Make a (money) date with the one you love

You’ve got to negotiate to accumulate

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