24/09/2026
When my AI assistant, Town.com sent me this article and study, I was somewhat shocked, and on the other hand, not surprised. Even in my circle, my family, I often hear things like ‘oh, my husband manages finances’, ‘I’ve never invested’, ‘I have no idea what my net worth is’, 'where do I start [investing].
Personally, I’ve always been quite business-minded (I did a Business Degree), but when it came to finances I’ve had a pretty relaxed approach. I’ve realised a lot of women I speak to feel the same.
According to research reported by The Irish Times, just 21% of women surveyed in Ireland said they felt in control and confident about their finances, compared with 35% of men.
Even more surprising?
Half of the women surveyed said they manage, but money worries are always in the background.
And I think this conversation is particularly important when we talk about changing careers.
Because one of the biggest things that keeps women in jobs they no longer enjoy is…
Financial security.
The salary.
The pension.
The benefits.
The mortgage.
The fear of giving up a predictable monthly income.
Which is why, inside my Portfolio Career Mastermind, we don’t teach people to simply quit their job and hope for the best.
We look at how you can intentionally build greater financial resilience through multiple income streams, including an Investment Strategy.
The goal is to understand what could work for you, what you believe in, your risk appetite and the life you actually want to create.
Because for me, a portfolio career isn’t just about having more freedom in how you work.
It’s also about changing your relationship with financial security. Taking control over your financial future. Being intentional and empowered.
How do you feel about your finances today? Do you manage them? Do you feel confident about managing your financial wealth for the future?
I would love to hear! Send me a DM
Source: The Irish Times, September 2026. Survey findings reported by NFP.