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 | Apr 27, 2010 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect
Time and again money is cited as one of the top causes for fights in relationships and divorce. One way to prevent wallet wars is to engage in financial foreplay. But first… some basics. What is financial foreplay? The process of getting to know your...
by Manisha Thakor | Jan 2, 2010 | All Posts, Protect, Reflect, Spend
Are you looking to get on top of your finances in 2010? Do you wish you had a simple go-to resource for unbiased financial information as you work to better manage your money? If so, you are not alone… and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)...
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...