For most women, regardless of their culture, finance management is typically not their strongest suit. According to Long Island University – Women are less confident in their investing abilities than men. Only 55.7% of women feel confident about their investing abilities versus 64.4% of men.Yes, even those with education behind them, money and investment is something women are not trained to handle. Traditionally it’s been considered a man’s domain perhaps because of defined gender roles where men were considered the providers in the family and hence managers of money/investing; while women the ones to take care of the home. Until a few years ago, it wasn’t uncommon in many households that the wife did not really know where the husband was really investing.But life and society is fast changing. Family structures are changing, divorce rates are rising, number of single women and single mothers is increasing and with the onslaught of last 2 recessions and such, more and more women are actually being put in position to bring home the bacon instead and be in-charge of the finances.Also, we live longer, the security that used to come
