by Manisha Thakor | Oct 3, 2009 | All Posts, Book Review, Reflect
If there’s one thing we’ve all learned the hard way over the past two years, it’s the degree to which money affects every one of us on a daily basis. I recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Kathleen Gurney, Ph.D., the CEO of Financial Psychology...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 14, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect
American society is systematically encouraging women to give up financial control. Now that I have your attention, let me share the evidence… Exhibit A: The Princess Problem – you are what you get USA Today Contributor Laura Vanderkam recently wrote a...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 26, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Reflect, Save, Spend
This weekend I stumbled across an absolutely delightful blog post from author Francine Jay entitled: “10 Signs You’re Not As Rich As You Could Be.” (Potentially counter-intuitive) examples include: There’s a designer logo on your handbag, shoes, or...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 22, 2009 | All Posts, Reflect
Who is better with money – men or women? A recent study by employee benefits company Financial Finesse appears to indicate the answer is… Men. As a self-proclaimed bra-burning feminist, I was taken aback when originally presented with the results of this...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 16, 2009 | All Posts, Reflect, Save, Spend
In response to my recent “Spending Hiatus” post, a dear friend with an inquiring mind wanted to know: “What happens to the US economy if the consumer stops spending?” Smart question. See, for the past 15 plus years, the US consumer has been an...
by Manisha Thakor | Jun 4, 2009 | All Posts, Reflect
There is something oddly poetic about launching this blog in the same week that General Motors filed for bankruptcy . Who would have thought that this 100 year-old iconic American company would not only be dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average but also face...
