by Manisha Thakor | Oct 11, 2010 | All Posts, Book Review, Earn, Reflect
For every man who receives a bachelor’s degree this year, three women will do the same. Yet there is still a 20% pay gap between men and women, and women represent only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs. What’s wrong with this picture? In her fantastic new book NO EXCUSES...
by Manisha Thakor | Oct 5, 2010 | All Posts, Book Review, Earn
US News & World Report senior editor and personal finance columnist, Kim Palmer, has written an excellent new book for young professionals: GENERATION EARN. Kim was kind enough to share her thoughts both on the writing of the book and to highlight “5 Money...
by Manisha Thakor | May 26, 2010 | All Posts, Book Review, Reflect
If you haven’t heard of Laura Vanderkam yet – you will. My intellectual girl crush on Laura began back in August 2009 when I read her wonderful op-ed in USA Today, The Princess Problem. I was gripped by her grasp on the odd conundrum that is the modern...
by Manisha Thakor | Nov 4, 2009 | All Posts, Earn, Protect, Save, Spend
Tough economic times have tested the vast majority of Americans – and that includes celebrities. Lately there have been several high profile individuals from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and the arts who have seen their financial woes hit the front...
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...