Divorce is a challenging topic, from the emotional aspects to the financial decisions that need to be made when a couple decides to end their union. In Hong Kong, courts often start with an even division of assets, then adjust based on the needs, contributions and circumstances of both parties. Trailing spouses — often those who gave up careers to relocate or raise children — also face earning power imbalances that settlements must address. Throw in the challenge of where you

Hong Kong is a city of doers. We hustle, we juggle, we multitask. But when it comes to money, many of us freeze. Like having a stone in your shoe, stressing about money can be exhausting. That background worry gnaws at you. Taking even one step, such as checking a pension statement or listing expenses, replaces unknowns with facts. And facts are far less frightening than the worries we invent at 4 a.m. The paradox is clear: inaction feels safe, but you lose real advantages

Behind every strong household budget in Hong Kong, there’s often a woman making the key decisions. In fact, surveys show that nearly half of Hong Kong women manage long-term family investments, and two-thirds have the final say on household finances. But here’s the paradox: while women are steering the financial future of their families, many still face barriers, from caregiving responsibilities to low confidence about retirement savings. Only a small fraction seek professi