Why Women Need to Make Money: Health, Divorce, and the Real Cost of Freedom

Money isn’t just about handbags, brunches, or the occasional splurge (though those are fun). For women, money is about survival, dignity, and choice. It’s about health, security, and the ability to walk away when life doesn’t go to plan.

We talk about wellness all the time, but here’s the truth: wellness has a price tag. And if you don’t have your own money, you don’t have full control of your health — or your future.

The Hidden Cost of Women’s Health

Let’s be real: women spend more on healthcare across their lifetime than men. Between fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, our bodies demand regular investment. Add supplements, therapy, screenings, and the cost of simply keeping ourselves functioning, and it’s thousands of dollars a year.

And health isn’t optional. When you don’t have money, you end up delaying doctor visits, skipping check-ups, or choosing the cheaper (but not necessarily healthier) food. That’s not self-care, that’s survival mode.

Divorce: Why Women Often End Up Worse Off

Here’s the uncomfortable statistic: women are more likely to face financial hardship after divorce. Studies show that divorce reduces women’s standard of living by about 20%, while men often see theirs improve.

Think about it — after a separation, women are more likely to have primary care of kids, work fewer hours, and still carry the mental load of managing a household. Without money of your own, divorce isn’t just emotionally brutal, it’s financially devastating.

This isn’t about being cynical about marriage. It’s about being prepared. Love doesn’t pay rent, school fees, or the electricity bill.

Why Women Must Prioritise Making (and Keeping) Their Own Money

When women make their own money, we buy freedom:

• Freedom to choose the best healthcare without guilt.

• Freedom to leave a toxic relationship without asking, “Can I afford it?”

• Freedom to invest, save, and build wealth that secures our future.

Financial independence isn’t just about being “empowered.” It’s about safety, resilience, and long-term health. And yes, it’s about being able to say no — to the wrong job, the wrong partner, or the wrong deal.

The Bottom Line

If you’re serious about your health, your relationships, and your future, you have to be serious about your money. Women who build and protect their income aren’t just chasing a number in their bank account — they’re protecting their bodies, their families, and their choices.

So the next time someone tells you that money doesn’t buy happiness, remember this: money buys options. And for women, options are everything.

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