In divorce, who suffers more financially, women or men? Read this mini-lesson from the National Institute for Consumer Education to find out. Complete with a case study, discussion questions and a checklist for reviewing your credit report.

A complete section of the Merrill Lynch financial planning web site devoted to women investors. Contains many articles and tools for investing and preparing for your future.

Women.com's Money channel combines the renowned financial resources of Bloomberg with the celebrated content and online community of Women.com. Many fine resources and tools for financial planning.

Feature from the National Center on Women & Aging. Lists and evaluates the best of free tools from government and other organizations.

As more women are discovering, managing money in today's world is as important as earning it. Vanguard has prepared this five-step guide to building your own financial plan. Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, you will find this information worthwhile and easy to follow.

WFN is a comprehensive financial site that provides women access to the information and tools they need to better understand and manage their finances. In addition to presenting financial information from a woman's perspective, WFN helps women take action. At WFN, women buy competitive financial products and services and gain the tools to knowledgeably manage their financial affairs.

Prior to 1968 credit was often not readily available to women, but today (thanks to federal credit laws) women who responsibly manage their personal finances can usually obtain and use credit without problems. Since the law always works best for people who knows its protections, you might review this mini-course from the National Institute for Consumer Education.

If You're From Venus, Why Get Your Financial Advice From Mars? See investing and retirement information presented from a woman's point of view. Learn about women's investing characteristics and how to be more effective while managing your finances. Many excellent articles and tools like the retirement goal worksheet that you can complete online.

"Women! It's Time" - started by AARP volunteers and staff in New York City - is a four-session program designed to help women in their 40s and 50s gain knowledge and confidence in financial issues. Find out where the program is being offered in your state.

WomensFinance.com is a "A Woman's Guide to Personal Finance". Here, we are dedicated to addressing the unique financial concerns, challenges, and circumstances facing women today. We provide the essential tools, expertise, and resources women need to achieve financial independence.