As we plan to celebrate Mother’s Day in a few weeks…Women contribute to our families and to our world in untold ways…but did you know…Although women often live longer, they typically earn less than men, which can translate to hundreds of thousands of dollars less than their male counterparts over a lifetime. Today, Women represent the largest group with student loan debt. Being a mother and a caregiver often reduces time in the workplace. Divorce can reduce a women’s income up to fifty percent. In some instances, women pay more for their clothing, dry cleaning and health insurance. Learning to budget, prioritize, and save for retirement will enable women to protect themselves and their families.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/04/30/women-need-to-take-an-active-role-in-their-financial-lives.html
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.