Citibank Extends Invitation to Women for Financial Education and Independence

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Citibank MasterCard and Visa is undertaking a significant initiative to empower women with financial knowledge and resources to achieve independence. In commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8, the company is distributing its free booklet, Money Matters for Women, containing valuable information on managing finances to reach financial independence. The booklet is part of Citibank's comprehensive consumer financial education program, which aims to educate women on effectively managing their money, decreasing debt, and making informed investment decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The free booklet, Money Matters for Women, provides women with useful information on managing their finances and achieving financial independence.
  • The booklet emphasizes the importance of setting clear financial goals, understanding risk tolerance, and acquiring education about investments.
  • Women can overcome investment inertia by focusing on their goals, risk tolerance, and education, and can start with modest and gradual investments.
  • Ann Diamond, a spokesperson for Citibank MasterCard and Visa, recommends that women start by determining their goals, understanding their risk tolerance, and seeking resources and education to develop an investment plan.
  • Citibank is the largest issuer of Visa and MasterCard in the nation, with over 30 million cards in circulation.

Statistics:

  • Citibank has over 30 million cards in circulation.
  • The company is the largest issuer of Visa and MasterCard in the nation.
  • International Women's Day was first proclaimed in 1910 at a women's conference in Helsinki, Finland.
  • Women can request the free booklet, Money Matters for Women, by calling 1-800-669-2635 or sending a postcard to the address listed.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, March 3, 1995
  • Citibank MasterCard and Visa's Money Matters for Women consumer financial education program
  • Ann Diamond, spokesperson for Citibank MasterCard and Visa's Money Matters for Women consumer financial education program