Thursday, August 7, 2008

working women

Women Aren't Just Leaving the Workforce to Become Mothers

A new report says women didn't recover from the 2001 recession as they had in previous downturns. more >>

Girls' Club

Power lunches aren't just for the guys anymore. more >>

Podcast: Being Young and Thrifty

The Budgeting Babe shares her advice. more >>

'Sex and the City' Meets Personal Finance

Three techniques women use to manage money singlehandedly. more >>

The Scoop From a Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Denise Thomas tells how a nip and tuck can boost your career. more >>

Wives as Breadwinners Resent Husbands

Survey finds that women who make more money than their husbands find "gap" in their marriages. more >>

"The Role of Women is Changing" in the Arab World: A Conversation with Queen Noor al-Hussein

American-born Queen Noor married King Hussein of Jordan in 1978. more >>

Don't You Dare Get 'Sweetie' on Me

Obama gets busted for calling a female reporter "sweetie." So what's wrong with that? more >>

When Being Nice Is a Bad Move

Knowing when to be compassionate, and when to be competitive, can make all the difference at work. more >>

Working Women Fare Better in Retirement

Marriage is no longer necessary (but still helpful) for a secure retirement. more >>

Debunking the Money Myth

Bestselling books suggest women need special financial help, but do they? more >>

Studies Should Separate Out Career-Oriented Women

To avoid negative stereotypes, career-oriented women should be separated from non-career-oriented women. more >>

Paying Yourself First

Workshop for women focuses on budgeting in "me" time. more >>

Rare Commodity

How some women are working hard for the money. more >>

The Boys' Club

Women entrepreneurs are creating a formula for success. more >>

Take Control

Your business's finances are in good shape—but what about your own? more >>

5 Pitfalls That Trip Up Working Moms

Fair or not, working parents face burdens that other workers don't. more >>

How to Rejoin the Workforce After Raising Kids

Account for hidden costs, negotiate for flexibility, and don't whine about parenting woes. more >>

Job 1 for Working Moms: Running the Numbers

That second income sounds great, until you start to add up what it will cost you. more >>

What's Changed at Work While You Were Out

A deluge of new technology and other changes may seem intimidating, but they can work to your advantage more >>

Do Women Work Harder?

A new study suggests they might. more >>

Landing the Loan

How some women are approaching bank loans. more >>

To Women Entrepreneurs and Beyond

Starting the Women Presidents' Organization was the launching pad of Marsha Firestone's success. more >>

Growing Strong

Find out how we chose our top 50 fastest-growing women-led companies. more >>

Hillary and 'Maternal Profiling'

Candidate vows to fight firms that won't hire women because of potential pregnancy or caretaking. more >>

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