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 | 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 | Sep 12, 2009 | All Posts, Protect, Save
In these recessionary times, financial tips are flowing fast and furious about how to save money and stick to a budget. Facing a sea of information many people are asking, “Where do I start?” For most of us, five areas of spending will consume over 50%...
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 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...
