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Women often face different financial hurdles than men when it comes to investing. Time taken away from work to raise children or care for family members can lead to smaller paychecks over a lifetime and reduced retirement savings. On top of that, women generally live longer than men—on average close to a decade longer—so building a secure retirement fund is especially important.
Many women prefer keeping money in a savings account or other low-risk vehicles rather than investing in the stock market. While that feels safe, it can be a costly mistake because inflation steadily erodes purchasing power. In the following sections I’ll explain why relying solely on “safe” accounts can leave you short in retirement, and how a simple, low-cost investing approach can protect and grow your savings.
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