By 2030, it’s expected two-thirds of the wealth in the United States will be controlled by women. So why is investing currently such a male-dominated industry? What do women new to investing need in order to feel confident entering the market? SoFi’s Head of Investment Strategy Liz Young sits down with Cary Carbonaro, bestselling author and Senior Vice President and Director of Women and Wealth with ACM Wealth, to uncover the most important things women need to know about investing, what it takes to get started, and unique traits that give women investors their edge.

Notable mentions in episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:03) Why do men feel more confident about investing?
(07:02) By 2030, women will control two thirds of the nation’s wealth. How is the industry adapting?
(11:47) Over the long-term, markets are always up and to the right.
(13:21) Cracking the code on building confidence
(22:43) Getting beyond the ABCs of investing
(26:18) Today’s investing landscape is new to everyone
(29:12) What resources can you trust?
(30:24) 3 things to avoid when investing
(31:35) There’s money in my account - now what?
(34:35) The Investor’s Bookshelf
(36:46) Women of Wall Street
(37:50) The Word
(39:08) The Important Part

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