You're not bad with money - You've just been told you are

There are times at work when you pretend to be busy (to not get actually busy), scrolling through social media with the same intensity as if you're crafting groundbreaking insights. At such times, I often stumble upon one such mind-blowing insight, which you've most probably encountered before - 'women 🍵'. If you haven't come across this before (congratulations), it's an all-purpose insult used to blame, belittle, or mock women for just about anything. Bad breakup? 'Women 🍵' Talking about a negative experience? 'Women 🍵' Lost her money in the stock market? 'Women 🍵' The internet is filled with these casual, almost comedic jabs that subtly reinforce harmful stereotypes. It's easy to dismiss them as jokes, but repeated enough, they become a narrative that shapes how society views the gender as a whole. One such narrative is about money. The idea that women are "too emotional" or "bad with finances" is embedded so deeply that it keeps women from taking charge of their investments. The ironic truth is that research shows that women are often more disciplined and consistent investors. The problem isn't that women are bad at investing, it's just that the narrative is rigged against us. This article aims to challenge that stereotype by providing women with practical tools and guidance to take control of their financial futures without being held back by outdated biases. Let's get started. Suggested read: The cost of playing it safe: Why women need to invest Investing mythbuster: Cutting through the nonsense Investing has always carried an air of intimidation, especially for women who are often conditioned to believe it's not "their thing." The problem isn't just the lack of financial literacy, it's the persistence of myths that reinforce hesitation and fear. Let's break down some of these misconceptions about investing and see why they don't hold up to reality. Myth 1: Investing is too risky Reality: Not investing is riskier. As years pass, inflation will persist, but the value of your savings won't. There are quotes like 'time waits for no man' and 'time is money' that we casually throw around everyday. It's now time to actually listen to them. Instead of letting your savings sit idle and erode, invest your savings, dive

This article was originally published on March 25, 2025.