The L word: How women can define their financial legacy

'Women must play the leading role in their own financial lives'

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Jane Booth urges women to take an active role in long-term planning and says it is up to them to define their financial legacy...

Women value money as a source of security for themselves and their loved ones, but many remain in the dark about how to make their money work for them in the long term. When looked after effectively, money serves as a source of power that enables women to pursue their passions in life and support the issues that matter most to them. The UBS Wealth Way focuses on the ‘three L' approach to organising financial life, centred on liquidity, longevity and legacy. Liquidity encompasses cash flow, including short-term expenses, while longevity applies to longer-term needs. Legacy planning inv...

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