According to a March 2021 Forbes Advisor article, women spend more time researching their investment choice and are more likely to take on appropriate levels of risk with their investments than men, resulting in better investment outcomes. Their research also found that women are less likely to chase hot tips and, as such are more likely to hold investments for the long term.
Women are also more likely to stay calmer in market downturns which protects them from locking in their losses. That said, while women tend to be better investors which sets them up well for the future, there are certain things that can weaken womens financial positions and leave them financially prejudiced.
An inappropriate marital regime
Very often, marrying coup…
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