I do hate the general statements such as men make more than women. They are the types of statements prejudiced, discriminatory groups like N.O.W. shout, all the while ignoring that CHOICE is the biggest indicator of income. Women STILL go into the non-well-paid "helping professions" (teaching, nursing, secretarial, etc) more than men and men still dominate the higher paid math and science-centered jobs. But what the article doesn't state (and what is SO important) is that boys are dropping out of high school faster than girls (and there's no attempt to save them as was w/ girls....apparently N.O.W. has no concern:) AND there are more girls than guys enrolled in colleges nationwide. That will impact both jobs and incomes in the not-so-near future. As long as people love what they are doing (for work) and put their children and families FIRST (men and women), it's all good...
FLNonny
of FL
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Sep 24, 2008 14:36:16 PM
Interesting- so you men out there want a book of your own??
Kimberly Palmer
of
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Apr 24, 2008 15:07:39 PM
I think the most likely reason for the lack of books directed at men is that authors and publishers alike have preconceptions about target readers. They tend to assume that men don't want to be seen to be weak. Such an insecure man won't be caught dead with self help book about personal finance.
You have likely stumbled onto fresh green grass that is ripe for any finance writer to graze if he risks crossing the abyss of accepted dogma.
Tim
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Apr 24, 2008 11:35:49 AM
Good Read. Thanks for sharing it!
Best Wishes,
D4L
Dividends4Life
of AL
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Apr 22, 2008 20:52:41 PM
Women aren't any better or worse with money than men are, but we do take a different approach to it in many ways. Men tend to be overconfident and overestimate their own abilities and self-worth, whereas women tend to be underconfident and underestimate those things. That difference works its way into investment choices, salary negotiations, and other money matters.
Plus, our society has a longstanding tradition (that we haven't quite overcome) that money matters fall squarely into the men's domain, and for a woman even to be interested in money is a sign of greed. "Women's work" was traditionally unpaid, and even now that most women do have paying jobs, we still get subjected to the message that we should not expect money (at least, not very much money) for the things we do. Boys are more likely to get paid for mowing the lawn than girls are for washing the dishes. Women are encouraged to choose college majors/careers based on what they find fulfilling, and men are encouraged to choose ones that will make them rich. And have you seen those commercials for frozen processed chicken products that "make your job a little easier" even if you don't get "the thanks you deserve"? A woman's "job" is to serve junk food to her son and his friends as they sit on the couch and play video games, without getting so much as a "thank you" in return? Really?
Rant over. But on top of all that, women live longer than men do, on average, so it's doubly important for us to acquire - and hang onto - an adequate nest egg.
Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.
FLNonny of FL @ Sep 24, 2008 14:36:16 PM
Kimberly Palmer of @ Apr 24, 2008 15:07:39 PM
Tim @ Apr 24, 2008 11:35:49 AM
Dividends4Life of AL @ Apr 22, 2008 20:52:41 PM
Johanna of MD @ Apr 18, 2008 13:09:13 PM
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