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Ask for More. 30.4% More.
It's time to ask for more money. According to a study released by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), women don't make 77 cents to every man's dollar. We make 69.6 cents. The study controls for the fact that women have less time in... ➡
New Plastic Protection
The new Credit Card Act of 2009 is meant to protect you from the various tactics credit card companies use to separate you from your money. They have to give 45 days' notice of a rate hike; They can't impose increases in the first year of a new... ➡
Can you spare a dime, sister? Depends…
Christa is a product developer and writer based in NYC, and loves when art and business come together in equal amounts in her life. You can find her on Twitter, on Curating a Creative Life, her own blog about creativity, and as a weekly... ➡
Your Appetite for Risk
Investment portfolios should be properly diversified. Your distribution of stocks, bonds and cash should reflect your age, risk tolerance and retirement goals. The younger you are, the more you'll want stocks over bonds, high growth companies... ➡
Key Performance Indicators
You're at the nexus of a sophisticated operation. The universe is expanding, and so is your workload. Constantly. Noticing that you're a little overwhelmed, a colleague suggests that you "prioritize." How quaint, you think. Where to begin?... ➡
Cut the Drama
Oh, money. The agony! The tragedy! The hysteria! This week, be drama-free about your money. Pay your bills on time. Breathe. Collect money owed to you. Smile. Learn how to use Morningstar.com. Breathe, again. "The mind can be used and can be put... ➡
Obama and Your 401k
President Obama’s administration has been very proactive in dealing with our economic crisis. One area is our 401k. While I do not necessarily agree with some of their actions - because I think touching your 401k or IRA money is the last place... ➡
You're Stock-Savvy, After All
Are you managing your investments, or merely hoping your portfolio manager/father/husband/boyfriend has your best interests in mind? Turns out, you might be the best one for the job. Several studies have shown than women are consistently better... ➡
