For women in tech · UK
You earn well. Now let's make sure you're resilient if life changes.
Whether you're preparing for maternity leave, facing redundancy, considering a pivot or questioning what's next, I bring the clarity, financial confidence and roadmap to help you decide with confidence.
Why this matters
A good salary isn't the same as a resilient plan.
of women remain at risk of falling short of an adequate retirement, even as median projected income hits a three-year high of £14,500 and the pension gap narrows to £3,800
women providing unpaid adult care changed their working patterns; only 39% know about National Insurance credits for carers and just 11% claim them
of divorced women didn't discuss pensions during separation, and 17% had no formal financial settlement
of women with a shared retirement plan expect to keep their standard of living, compared with just 14% without one
Source: Scottish Widows Women and Retirement Report, November 2026.
Which one feels like you?
Every transition has a financial consequence.
Returning Mum
Flexibility, childcare affordability and the confidence to return on your terms.
Redundancy Ready
Emergency planning, a clear financial runway and options that keep you marketable.
Burnt-Out Achiever
Space to think, rediscover purpose and redesign a life that fits.
Career Reinventor
Pivot, retrain or change direction with a financial safety net beneath you.
Future Freedom Planner
Retirement readiness, FIRE modelling and portfolio-career options.
The transformation
From "I'm unsure how resilient I am" to "I know my position and my plan."
Understand where you stand, know the real value of your benefits, and have a clear plan for several career scenarios, so you can act before life forces your hand.
Financial Confidence Score
Emergency savings, pensions, protection and household resilience in one clear view.
Benefits Value Calculator
The true value of your pension, RSUs, share schemes, PMI, income protection and life cover.
Career Agility Score
Employability, transferable skills, redundancy readiness and income diversification.
Personalised Action Plan
What to do in 30 days, 90 days and 12 months, so the next decision feels obvious.
About Cathy Brennan
30 years in financial services. One belief: every decision has a financial consequence.
I'm an award-winning, qualified independent financial adviser, educator, coach and money mentor. I left my corporate career to found Resourceful Planner, so I know first-hand what a big transition feels like. I work with integrity and kindness, and I build long-term relationships with my clients and the people they love, including families planning for a loved one with special needs.
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