By Bola Sokunbi, Contributor, CNBC • Published March 7, 2021 • Updated on March 7, 2021 at 9:07 am Getty Images The topic of investing can be intimidating. Complex financial terms, market swings and varying opinions from friends, family, and on social media can make anyone shy away from creating an investment portfolio. However, when it comes to building wealth, investing is how you do it. Research shows that women are less likely to invest (or invest as much as they need to) as a direct result of the gender wage gap. This leads to an investment gap that can have long-term financial consequences. Download our NBC DFW mobile app for Apple or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.