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.BackgroundBioFrancis FinancialSavvy LadiesFinancially Ever After podcastWoman 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.WidowsLastPass“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.