While Germany celebrated its 2014 FIFA World Cup victory, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen being congratulated by Brazil's President, Dilma Rousseff. The globally televised image of these two powerful women up in the dignitary box highlighted that women are, without a doubt, stepping onto the world’s political and economic stage. Not only are the economic powerhouses of Europe and South America lead by women, but two of the world’s most financially powerful institutions are too. Christine Lagarde is managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Janet Yellen is chairperson of the US Federal Reserve Bank.
As women move ahead in the workplace, it is important that they do not undermine their progress by ignoring their personal finances. Financial freedom starts with you – so remember to invest in yourself this Women’s Day.