Is money a woman’s thing?
Is money a woman’s thing?
Gender Equality Practical tips Finances Investment
Valérie Boas
Driven by a passion for transmitting and explaining, Valérie uses her 25 years of experience in companies, in France and abroad, to provide training and coaching. In both French and English, her two mother tongues, with a good dose of energy and humor.
When we talk about inequalities between women and men in terms of money, we think first of all in terms of flow, that is, in terms of income: the "Gender Pay Gap" is a known and documented phenomenon, which public authorities and companies have begun to tackle.
But what if we think in terms of stock, that is, in terms of assets? Are women on an equal footing with men in terms of wealth and capital? Not surprisingly, the answer is no. And just as income inequality has nothing to do with women's professional skills, wealth inequality has nothing to do with their investment skills. Women are simply disadvantaged at all stages: in the creation, sharing and transmission of wealth.
Does this mean that women are doomed to be poorer than men? Fortunately, no. Women have an edge: more active than ever before, they are eager to conquer their financial independence. Another advantage: they often live longer than men. The financial industry is not mistaken and is gradually adapting to their needs. But real progress can only be made if the taboo of money in couples, in families and in society is broken. For the benefit of all woman... and men.
In this conference, we will see what obstacles women are facing in terms of investment and wealth and the recent evolutions that can reduce (a bit) the inequalities. We will also suggest some simple tools to allow everyone to start building their own financial independence.
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