Explaining Divergent Investment Choices
Two friends, Maya and Liam, both describe themselves as equally cautious investors who want to save for retirement. Maya, who has a large inheritance, invests her savings in a portfolio of high-growth stocks. Liam, who has significant student debt and a smaller income, puts his savings into a low-interest savings account. Assuming their underlying preferences for risk and patience are identical, what is the fundamental reason for the difference in their investment strategies?
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