Women often tend to ignore their own financial well-being, allowing the men in their lives - fathers, husbands or brothers - to take decisions for them. It's ok to turn to more informed people for financial advice, but neglecting to understand your financial rights and options can get you in a big mess.
When I found myself single again, I was forced to start taking decisions that, until then, I had left to my late husband. Since he passed away suddenly and neglected to take out an insurance policy, I had to take that decision immediately, for the sake of my little daughter's future.
The burden of handling property and legal matters fell to me, and though I handled it well, I wish I'd taken more interest in such things when my husband was alive. Drawing from my own experience, this issue's focus is on Property Rights for women, the topic of a seminar held recently in Mumbai.
We also carry features on Insurance and Investments for Indian women, besides our usual columns on dating, diet and wellness. Happy reading and good luck with your investments.
Priya Florence Shah
Editor, Naaree.com