Gender gap in financial literacy is widening.

• Position: Brief article

A report released by Financial Finesses found:

* Only 43 percent of women reported having an emergency fund in place to cover unexpected expenses, compared to 63 percent of men.

* Only 52 percent of women said they were comfortable with the amount of non-mortgage debt they had, compared to 71 percent of men.

* Only 37 percent of women said they have taken a risk tolerance assessment and are aware of their conservative, moderate or aggressive investment strategy--compared to 57...