preferences

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Capgemini surveyed more than 6,500 wealthy individuals across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East in January for insights into their investment behavior and preferences and their relationships with wealth managers.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

When and how should we discuss our finances, final wishes and preferences in case we become mentally incapacitated?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Significantly a person's own wishes and preferences will be taken into consideration, however, unless they indicate an objection, it's unlikely that their living arrangements will be considered a deprivation of liberty.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But what she cannot be as certain about are the criteria she uses to form her preferences in that first instant of meeting someone face-to-face.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell