Only 15%-25% of women invest in the stock market; however, women outperform men in market returns when they invest.
Girls that Invest by Simran Kaur
You might think that you're bad at investing, or that it's too complicated, but that's just not true. In fact, investing is a powerful tool that can help you achieve financial freedom and protect yourself from unexpected life changes. From beating inflation to reaching your financial goals faster, investing serves women better than saving. And, contrary to popular belief, you don't need much money to get started! But before you dive in, take some time to build a strong foundation of basic financial wellness. When it comes to investing, remember to stick to a strategy, trade less, and invest in what you understand. And don't let fear hold you back from achieving long-term financial rewards. Shatter the stereotypes about women and money!
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1. AUDIOBOOK & AUDIO SUMMARY TIMES
??Audiobook?|6 hours and 48 minutes| Amazon Audible
? Audio Summary |?17 minutes | get the getAbstract limited time free trial
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2. KEY CONCEPTS
?? Women outperform men in market returns when they invest.
??Many women don't invest due to internalized negative stereotypes about women and money.
??The book provides a step-by-step guide to investing in the stock market and achieving long-term financial rewards.
??It encourages readers to overcome limiting beliefs and misconceptions about investing, improve their basic financial literacy, and choose investment options that align with their values.
??The author argues that investing is a better way for women to achieve financial independence and early retirement than saving.
??The book also addresses structural and institutional barriers that prevent women from investing, and encourages readers to take control of their finances and build a reserve of money for major life changes or emergencies.
??It highlights the benefits of investing, such as beating inflation, leveraging the power of compounding interest, reaching financial goals faster, and building a better world through ethical investing.
3.??QUOTES TO GIVE YOU A SENSE OF THE BOOK
?? “The only way to make sure we don’t end up stuck in a situation that doesn’t serve us is through being financially free.”
??“The truth is, thinking that investing is too hard is a popular myth that holds most of us back from getting started.”
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??“Most people know what they earn as most of us get a regular income, but not a lot of us know how much we spend.”
??“It’s important to not only be an ethical investor, but a vigilant one too.”
??“When people say they want to be millionaires, what they really mean is they want to have the freedom to do what they want, and that often involves time. ”
4. POTENTIAL PRO'S AND CON'S
Reason you may like the book:
??The book aims to overcome common misconceptions that hold women back from investing
??It encourages women to improve their basic financial literacy before they begin investing
??It helps women choose the best investment options to grow their wealth
Reasons you may NOT like the book:
??It may not be suitable for everyone and the advice may not be appropriate for all investment situations
5. HOW I 'HIRED' EMMA FROM SYNTHESIA TO NARRATE?
??Rather than the expense of hiring an actor,?I ‘hired’ Emma?from Synthesia to read the script.
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?My process:
??Find a book I think my kids, or others, might enjoy.
??Develop a review script, capture concepts, quotes, and research pro's and cons.??
??Choose a Synthesia narrator, drop in my script, clean it up, and download the narration.????
??Finish production (e.g., media, text, flow).??
??Results: My kids, and you (and me), discover and learn something new!????
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