(BPT) - While it’s a bit of a stereotype to say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, when it comes to financial planning styles, the fact remains the sexes are worlds apart in their approach to saving and investing.
Prudential Financial’s latest biennial study on the Financial Experience and Behaviors Among Women, found significant differences in the financial styles and priorities of women versus men. Among the findings:
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