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Despite plenty of headwinds for the equity markets (lingering trade dispute, new impeachment proceedings, and a crude oil infrastructure attack to highlight a few) the S&P 500 eeked out a 1.9% gain for the month. Small cap stocks fared about as well as large cap names with the Russell 2000 index posting a 2.1% return for September. Foreign stocks fared equally well last month with a 2.9% return for the MSCI EAFE index and a 1.9% return for the emerging market index.

Financial fears can paralyze anyone from making a decision about money, but for many women, money matters are particularly terrifying. Why all the fear? What's holding females back? Here are five of the most common fears women have when it comes to money and ways to overcome them.

How much uncertainty you can live with? Do you prefer to sit back & watch the stock ticker? Asking yourself these kinds of questions will help better determine your portfolio risk tolerance.

Do your new year's resolutions need a little tune-up already? Not to worry. Consider these 6 tips to get your financial health in shape.