Exploring personal finance and investing
When it comes to investing, are women investors more risk-averse than men? What Is Risk? Risk is the possibility that something adverse will happen. In the case of investing, this usually means losing money. Research on the Gender Gap in Attitudes To Risk There have been multiple studies in the area of behavioural finance which … Read More “Are Women Investors More Risk Averse?” »
When you think of menopause or as it’s colloquially called ‘the change’, you don’t automatically associate the words ‘work’ or ‘finance’ with it, do you? However, menopause can have a detrimental effect on a woman’s career and finances. And it’s not like menopause is something you can avoid, is it? It happens to all of … Read More “Menopause, What You Need to Know to Manage Your Career and Finances” »
The pink tax is a term used to describe gender-based price differences where women pay more for products and services which are directly marketed to them compared to similar products and services for men. It is not a government tax. “The pink tax is not a one-time injustice. It’s an insidious form of institutionalized discrimination that … Read More “The Pink Tax, A Challenge for Women” »
According to the BBC, eight out of ten companies are paying men more than women. There is a 40.5% difference in pension income for women compared to men representing an annual £7,100 shortfall. Women need to take charge of their money now so that they can invest and secure their financial future. Barriers to Women … Read More “Why Women Need to Take Charge of Their Money Now” »
