Until the world gets rid of its sexism, we have to survive here on our own without compromising with our basic needs. So yes it matters how much money women make.

At Udaipur: What strikes me particularly is how each one woman I met has an equally strong but different insight on the subject, born of their own experience as well as that of their communities.

When things are going well, one tends to forget about financial basics like saving for the rainy day or keeping EMIs low.

What is the output predictability in the coming times? How can women strive by taking charge of money matters? Which sectors would be the most affected? What changes would the global investment scenario undergo?

I won’t be lying when I say that holding a checkbook in my hand was one of the most empowering moments and I felt a sense of independence. Being aware of money-related matters uplifts you in ways you can’t imagine.

The session was moderated by the founder Shaili Chopra and Milee Aishwarya, Neha Kare, Sonu Bhasin and Anita Raj joined us to talk about women and financial fitness.

AMFI and SheThePeople Financial Fitness campaign aims to give women a voice to raise, a thought to toss around in their heads and just the boost they need to roll up their sleeves and get their hands into financial planning.

Can women and money be better friends? What keeps women from taking the reins of their investments in their own hands?

Knowledge in financial matters is something that we accumulate with experience. But what if you could really advise your younger self about some crucial financial decisions?

Ranjeeta Sachdeva bought diamond jewellery for herself in 2017 using her own money. She didn’t want to depend on her parents or her husband.