by Johnny McGowan Hayes of the St. James’s Place Partnership,
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It’s a leap year, and a centuries old tradition has it that a woman may ask a man to marry her. What is more, tradition says that an honourable man may not turn her down! With marriages on the increase more proposals are expected from women than ever before, according to research from one wedding insurer*.

This research also shows that substantially more women than men organise all aspects of the wedding arrangements these days. It should therefore come as no surprise to hear that more 21st century women are taking control of the finances as spending power increases. Read the rest of this article »