Why every woman should be her own chief financial officer

Life can be very unpredictable and you should be financially prepared (Shutterstock)

When it comes to finances, every woman needs to be accountable for her finances. As a woman, you need to be able to plan your life and prepare for financial transitions. Besides, life can be very unpredictable and you should be prepared for whatever direction the future takes you.

Whether you are going through divorce, a job change, the death of a family member or motherhood, some of these transitions can take you by surprise if you are not well prepared.