Kristin Vance Richards, Ph.D., LCSW

Kristin Vance Richards, Ph.D., LCSW

Contributor|ForbesWomen

Kristin Vance Richards, Ph.D., LCSW, writes about women, wealth-building and financial identity, with a focus on the emotional, behavioral and structural forces that shape financial decisions.

She is the founder of wealthSHE and a financial capability expert whose work examines

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Jul 31, 2026

Average Retirement Savings By Age For Women—What The Numbers Miss

See how women’s retirement savings compare by age, what benchmarks miss and five ways to strengthen long-term financial security.

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Jul 29, 2026

The Wealth-Building Skills Hidden In Single Motherhood

Single motherhood is a masterclass in risk and capital. Discover 3 wealth-building skills developed under pressure that helped one mother cross the 7-figure mark.

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Jun 18, 2026

Am I Financially Okay? A 4-Part Test For Women Who Feel Behind

Wondering if you are financially okay? This 4-part test helps women assess stability, protection, flexibility and alignment beyond savings benchmarks.

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Jun 9, 2026

Why Women Who Build Wealth Still Feel Poor

Even women who have built significant wealth often feel financially insecure. The gap is not driven by income. It is driven by identity.