About this episode
Our guest on the podcast today is Stacy Francis. She is president and chief executive officer of Francis Financial, a fee-only financial advisory firm that focuses on serving women, especially those who have experienced divorce or the loss of a loved one. Francis is a certified financial planner, and she’s also a certified divorce financial analyst, a divorce financial strategist, and a certified estate and trust specialist. She also founded Savvy Ladies, a nonprofit organization that aims to educate and empower women to take control of their finances. To date, Savvy Ladies has helped over 20,000 women through free one-on-one financial counseling, workshops, and retreats. Francis also hosts her own podcast; it’s called Financially Ever After . She earned her bachelor’s degree at Middlebury College. Background Bio Francis Financial Savvy Ladies Financially Ever After podcast Woman and Money “ How Do Women Really Invest? ” by Christine Benz, Morningstar.com, March 2, 2021. “ 100 Must-Know Statistics About Women and Retirement ,” by Christine Benz, Morningstar.com, March 3, 2021. “ The Biggest Financial Mistake Women Make? Not Investing Enough ,” by Arielle O’Shea, The Florida Times-Union , Feb. 15, 2019. “ Are Women Better Investors? ” by Farnoosh Torabi, farnoosh.tv.com . “ Happy Women’s History Month—How Can Women Improve Their Financial Wellness ,” by Natalie Colley, Francis Financial, March 8, 2022. “ Stop Letting Your Man Make These Financial Decisions Without You ,” by Dayana Yochim, HerMoney, Oct. 1, 2020. Divorce and Couples “ Financial Abuse—The Most Common Type of Abuse That Far Too Many Ignore ,” by Stacy Francis, Francis Financial, Sept. 16, 2020. “ Financial Abuse Is on the Rise: What It Is and What to Do About It ,” by Stacy Francis, Savvy Ladies, Feb. 19, 2023. “ Why Financial Advice Is Key Before Beginning Your Divorce ,” by Stacy Francis, Francis Financial, Aug. 6, 2020. “ Farnoosh Torabi: ‘Money Is Meaningless Without Goals ,’” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com , Sept. 13, 2022. “ Why Anyone Getting Married Should Consider a Prenuptial Agreement ,” by Julia Rodgers, Savvy Ladies. Divorce Financial Advice for Women: A Free Divorce Resource Guide , Francis Financial. Widows LastPass “ What Do Widows Need to Know About Their Finances When Their Partner Dies ,” by Stacy Francis, Francis Financial, Nov. 22, 2021. “ Managing Your Finances Through Widow’s Fog ,” by Stacy Francis, Francis Financial, June 17, 2022. Financial Help for Widows , Francis Financial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.