Women Empowered (WE) ERG
Recognizing that women comprise a majority of the First American workforce, WE and allies are dedicated to elevating and empowering women in all stages of their lives and careers and is committed to providing resources and education for women and their allies to foster personal and professional growth.
Our Pillars
Provide resources for the issues and challenges women face on a personal level
Promote insight
Promote self-awareness and self-development, recognize strengths, aspirations, and areas of improvement
Articles
Build a Financial Foundation: Lifelong smart money habits for financial wellness
The ins and outs of an emergency fund
It’s always a good time for women to save and work towards financial security with these tips about emergency funds
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 5:00
Budgeting and paying down debt
Learn how to feel confident about your financial picture and make tangible progress
Tip: use Fidelity’s simple budget worksheet to get started
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 10:00
Strategies for student loan debt
Women hold the majority of student loan debt. How you take on—and pay off—student loans should be part of your financial plan
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 6:00
Empower Growth: Strategies for women’s short and long-term financial success
How to make your money work for you
9 ways to help grow your money and build wealth
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 6:00
7 investing myths and realities about stocks
You don’t have to be an expert in the stock market to invest
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 6:00
How to pick a mortgage
Compare your options to understand which home loan type might be right for you
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 8:00
Smart Retirement for Women: Prepare for the future you want
The gender gap and retirement
7 risks to women’s savings- and how to mitigate them
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 6:00
IRAs, HSAs, and other ways to save for retirement
Explore account basics and see possibilities for extra contributions
Posted: September 2024
Read time: 11:00
Videos and Webcasts
Smart moves to help your money work as hard as you—Women Talk Money
Build healthy money strategies to break through financial blockers that may stand in your way
Posted: September 2024
Watch time: 39:41
Unlock your money’s full potential—Women Talk Money
Hear from an all-star panel including Padma Lakshmi, Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and New York Times best-selling author, and the Fidelity’s Women Talk Money team as they discuss the economic power of women, navigating what makes finances different for women, and steps to help our money work harder for the future we want
Posted: September 2024
Watch time: 50:06
How to build money & career success with Viola Davis— Women Talk Money
Viola Davis, EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times best-selling author, joins Women Talk Money to share her experiences and insights on taking control of your finances, cultivating personal wellbeing, and building a thriving career
Posted: September 2024
Watch time: 48:29
The financial realities of being a woman
Considerations to keep in mind to set yourself up for success
Posted: September 2024
Watch time: 11:00
Pass on your things, not stress
Being clear and fair when dividing your estate
Posted: September 2024
Watch time: 24:00
Resources
How to max out your retirement savings
Women face a gender gap in retirement. These steps can help build a more secure future
Posted: September 2024
Planning for the future with your partner
Love and money—why the two go hand-in-hand
Posted: September 2024
Teen Girl Learning Series
Build money skills together with financial lessons designed for young women
Posted: September 2024
Fidelity’s ERG Leadership Page
Visit this page for additional resources, including a framework for addressing financial wellness challenges, mapping where you are on Fidelity’s ERG maturity model and more