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Lisa Wirthman
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Denver
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Biography
I cover women, business, technology, and sustainability. My work has appeared in publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, the Atlantic.com, the Denver Post, and the Denver Business Journal. I also worked as a professional journalist for over a decade, writing for USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, eWeek, Investor’s Business Daily, and Congressional Quarterly. Shoot me an e-mail at lisawirthman@yahoo.com or follow me on Twitter: @LisaWirthman.
entrepreneurs, sustainability economic development,Covers: business education, women's issues public policy, social justice
Content
By Lisa Wirthman Verified|ForbesVerifiedBy Lisa Wirthman By 2030, women will control two-thirds of the nation’s wealth. Yet women, a fast-growing financial client base, may often find themselves ignored by financial advisors who don’t take the time to understand what they need. getty Take the 12 million women who are married breadwinners—and who now represent nearly 25% of high net worth households.
By Lisa Wirthman Verified|ForbesVerifiedBy Lisa WirthmanIn nearly 1 in 4 high net worth households in the U.S., married women are the primary breadwinners. Yet financial advisors still too often overlook these top earners, which indicates there’s a lot of market potential out there for resourceful FAs. getty Here’s another compelling statistic: Same-sex households account for a significant segment (17%) of all married female breadwinners.
By Lisa Wirthman Verified|ForbesVerifiedBy Lisa WirthmanWomen are predicted to control two-thirds of the nation’s wealth by the end of the next decade—and they’re expected to make 2.5 times as many financial referrals as men do over the course of their lives.1 getty For financial advisors, the message is clear: There’s a lot to gain by learning more about this fast-growing client base.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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