360 degrees of Financial Literacy effort extends to target women.

Women's unique financial needs are now being addressed by the AICPA's 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy for Women campaign, an extension of the national financial literacy effort. Developed by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning membership section, this new component focuses on educating and empowering women to take control of their personal finances and achieve greater financial well-being.

More than 600 articles and personal financial planning tools targeted to women's financial issues are featured on the Web site, www.360financialliteracy.org/women. Six topic areas help women focus on how various life issues affect their personal finances: getting started; building a career; planning for the future; growing a house hold; transition and hie changing events; and owning a business.

The site also includes a new feature of the 360 Degrees campaign general Web site called Ask the Money Doctor. Here, consumers can seek personal guidance on financial matters from CPAs and CPA Personal Financial Specialists. It also includes educational outreach to women and women business owners through a partnership with the Department of Labor Women's Bureau. Recently, the Web site won...