How Women’s Roles in Family Finances are Changing
Back in the 50s, American women stayed at home and raised the children. In 1960, just over 10% of mothers were breadwinners, and 7% were single moms. By 2011, those numbers had jumped to 40% of mothers as the sole or primary provider, and 25% were single moms. In 2014, 34% were single mothers, and the trend is still on the rise.
Money Tips for Newlyweds
Wedding season is upon us. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy the tying of knots. If you are the lucky couple walking down the aisle, then congratulations. You have taken a giant leap into adulthood and the journey is only really beginning. It would be very smart to get on the same page with your finances especially since it seems to be a source of arguments between married couples.
New Study Reveals Who is Investing in Women
Bloomberg recently unveiled a study that investigates what the big financial players are doing to promote gender equality.
Mother knows best
Motherly love goes a long way, and motherly advice apparently is more important than one might think. With Mother is Day recently being celebrated, as Americans armed themselves with bouquets of flowers, yummy chocolates and tear-jerking greeting cards, one thing that may not have been on the top of their list of things to consider was mom is money advice.
Smart Financial Advice for Female Entrepreneurs
Although there have been some real advances for women in the workplace over the past decade, there are still challenges. One way to circumvent these challenges is to start your own business.
Women and Small Business
According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), women-owned companies are growing much faster than every other segment of new business in our economy
Women and Wealth in the United States
In the United States a substantial wealth gap exists between women and men. A study by Sociologists for Women in Society shows that the gender wealth ratio reveals economic inequalities that are masked by gender income ratios.
US Not in Top 10 for Basic Financial Literacy Test
When it comes to managing our personal finances, it appears that Americans could use a little help. In a recent global quiz, Americans did not even make the top 10!
David Lerner Associates: Cyber Thieves Target Men More than Women
A new report claims that men are ripped off three times as much as women. There are many things you can do to stay safe from the digital bad guys. Using strong passwords, secure your computer, installing the latest operating system updates, protecting your data with encryption or passwords, and securing your wireless network are just a few things that can be done.
David Lerner Associates: Lessons from the Richest Women in History
A recent about the richest women of all time used two interesting factors to decide who made the cut. The women had to have taken an active role in building their fortunes. They compared an individual is wealth to total global economic output at the time. The list includes well-known historical figures such as Cleopatra and Catherine the Great, as well as a few current female billionaires.