Women & Money in 2026: Invest Smart or Fall Behind

Women today are earning more than ever. But here’s the reality: 📉 Nearly 70% of women still don’t actively invest 📉 Most women keep money parked in low-growth savings 📉 And financially confident women build wealth significantly faster over time than women who delay investing In 2026, earning is no longer enough. If your money isn’t growing, it’s shrinking. In this HEN LIVE, Gunjan Pai - Founder – Copylove (  / gunjan-pai-copylove  , sits down with Manisha Bihani - Founder – Finistry (  / manisha-bihani-20487515  ) , to simplify investing for women — without intimidating jargon, confusing advice, or finance-bro energy. Because financial freedom is no longer a luxury conversation. It’s survival, security, and self-respect. 💡 In this session, we’ll break down: 💰 How should one approach investing in today’s uncertain economy 💰 The easiest way to start investing — even if you feel “behind” 💰 SIPs, FDs, gold, equity, emergency funds — what actually matters in 2026 💰 The biggest financial red flags we ignore sometimes 💰 How much of your income should realistically go into investments 💰 What financial confidence actually looks like today And most importantly: 👉 If a woman wants to feel financially stronger by the end of 2026 — what should she start doing THIS month? 💬 About the Speaker Manisha Bihani is the Founder of Finistry, a boutique wealth management firm working with HNIs and family offices. A qualified CA, CS, and MBA (Finance) from SCMHRD Pune, she began her career at HSBC as an Equity Research Analyst before leading work across IPOs, M&As, fundraising, valuations, and wealth strategy. Today, through Finistry, she helps clients build wealth through long-term, tax-optimized, purpose-led investment strategies focused on compounding, safety, and sustainable growth. Because in 2026, financial confidence may become more important than financial income. #belongwithHEN