International Day of the Girl Child is October 11. Each year since it was declared by the United Nations in 2012, the day has been centered on a different theme of girls rights. In 2012 it was ending child marriage, in 2013 it was innovating for girls education, and this year 2014 the theme is…
It’s that time of year again… back to school. With the kids returning to school and the fresh crisp air of fall, back to school season brings such a feeling of fresh beginnings as much as the new year in January. Many of us have grown tired of the lazy, laid back days of summer…
For many couples, money is the source of constant arguments, frustration, and, oftentimes, separation or divorce. What causes financial discord and how can you prevent it from happening in your relationship? Let’s look at an issue that has been percolating for hundreds of years (probably longer!) and see if we can gain some modern day…
The most recent flare up over the domestic and corporate kitchens, otherwise known as gender equality in the workplace, all began with the Minister of Justice’s Peter MacKay complaining that not enough women were applying for federal justice appointments.
Work to life balance has been a growing concern for people lately. This is a time where we can work long hours and potentially be connected to our work 24/7 due to electronic devices. But it’s also a time where many of us have the luxury of compressing our work schedules and having flexible hours…
It’s interesting to see an article this week about women still being marginalized in Canadian boardrooms on the eve of the International Women’s Day March 8th celebrations that acknowledge the social, political and economic achievements made by women. Their theme this year: Inspiring Change.
Friday March 8th 2013 is International Women’s Day ~ Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures, Improving Lives The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2013 is: “A promise is a promise – Time for action to end violence against women,” and International Women’s Day 2013 has also been declared as “The Gender Agenda – Gaining Momentum”.
Financial independence is a hot topic these days, especially for women, but what does it really mean? Financial independence for women is something that could have a different meaning for each of us, but how should we define it, in order to gauge whether or not we have actually reached this vague status?
I just heard on the radio today someone wonder about what it is stay at home moms do all day. I was surprised because the less than dignified remark came from another mom. However, this mom works, shuttles her kids around after work and still finds time to send friends emails. Wow!
Not long ago there was an article in the Vancouver Sun entitled, Women Have Unique Needs for the Fiscal Future. My immediate reaction was, “No kidding.”
Would you turn down a marriage proposal if you found out your husband-to-be was heavily in debt? If you say yes, then money is more important to you than love, right? If you say no, then love is more important than money, right? If you substitute the word money for debt would this change your…
It often surprises me how little some women know about the big picture of personal finance, and how little they care to think about it. Often, the domain of investments and long term financial planning is claimed by men, while women are happy to pass that off and instead focus on the immediate family budget…
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