On 8 March, the world celebrated International Women’s Day with the theme ‘Choose to Challenge’. We saw inspiring examples of women challenging the status quo in their careers and family lives. Yet, this mindset doesn’t always extend to money matters – especially when it comes to investing. Only 28% of Singapore women feel confident and knowledgeable about investments, compared to 48% of men, based on the OCBC 2020 Financial Wellness Index. 75% of men have investments but just 60% of women do. Investing is the most important money move that many women aren’t making. By leaving your savings in cash, you’re not just losing out to inflation but also missing out on market gains that can be earned over time. Start where you are A question our wealth experts usually get is “How do I start investing?” The answer depends on your unique financial situation, but here’s what to...