You have the choice of instantly receiving £50,000 or flipping a coin for a 50/50 chance of £1m. The vast majority decide on taking the £50k, according to a survey of thousands of people by YouGov. Women voted 82% in favour of the guaranteed cash. The poll has sparked a debate about why Brits appear more risk-averse than people in the US. So why are the results so clear-cut, and what are the financial and psychological factors at play? Sadly, there is little chance of ever having such a choice, but there are some interesting lessons for how we manage our money nonetheless. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of the 4,600 adults asked in the survey said they would take the £50,000 now. Just over a fifth (21%) went for the chance of £1m and, 6% of those asked sat on the fence and simply couldn't decide. The gender split in the results is striking. Some 82% of women opted for the £50,000, compared with 63% of men. This chimes with other research which suggests that men are twice as likely to invest in stocks and shares than women, and women are more likely to subscribe to cash ISAs than men. Lots of people might opt for the £50,000 guarantee, deciding that it is a life-changing amount of mone
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While every relationship is different and there are no guarantees, Texas-based psychology researcher Dr. Richard Blake says the majority of estrangements do come to an end – but willingness to change and find common…
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While every relationship is different and there are no guarantees, Texas-based psychology researcher Dr. Richard Blake says the majority of estrangements do come
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