Archives for Gender and Finances - Page 2
Are Women Risk-Averse in Money Matters?
Feministing is reporting on a recent study that looks at gender differences as they relate to risk and money. The National Council for Research on Women has a new report…
Family Planning: A Great Return on the Investment
A new report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that development assistance for family planning services in developing nations is a pretty remarkable investment. According to the study,…
Does Women’s Trusting Culture Help Identity Thieves?
What brought this train of thought on? Well, I had read an article on Identity Theft earlier in the day where along with the fact that such theft is committed…
Can Women Solve the Economic Crisis?
We've all seen the studies that show there is a stark gender gap in the workforce. Recent statistics show that "women comprise of the workforce, 49% of all managers, 16%…
10 Tips that Really Work for Managing Your Money
It's February. The groundhog has spoken. So where do you stand on your 2009 financial goals? Defining goals is one thing, but consistent action and commitment to keep with the…
Womyn’s Lands face similar economic challenges as Catholic convents
Did anyone catch the article, My Sister's Keeper in the New York Times on Sunday? Newser gave a good summary that I'll repeat here: So-called 'œwomyn's lands' are quietly persisting…
Should the First Lady Get Paid?
This week NBC is asking an interesting question: Should the First Lady get paid a salary for the work she does on behalf of the country? In case you didn't…
What Does Gender Have to Do With Buying a Car?
In August I took a monumental step towards becoming a real adult - I bought my first new car. I've had POS clunker cars since I was 15. This was…
The Top Personal Finance Blogs by Women
'œRank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.''“ Peter F. Drucker Yesterday, Wise Bread put together a list of Top Personal Finance Blogs by Women. The post…
Are gay men wealthier than straight men? What do spending habits reveal?
'œSpending is quick, earning is slow.' '“ Russian proverb According to a new national survey conducted online by Harris Interactive, nearly half (48%) of gay and lesbian adults report they…