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The Pay Gap


04 Mar

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Threads on the pay gap between men and women (and whose fault it is) pop up pretty regularly over at Your Money. Truth be told, I think we regulars all make close to the same arguments every time. I’m good with that.

I believe the only way we fix underlying gender discrimination in our society is by talking about it, by making people aware. Even for people who disagree with the way I see things, I believe they will be more conscious of their own actions in situations where gender discrimination might come up, if they’ve thought about it recently.

Feeling Overwhelmed By Debt


25 Feb

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Kind of a classic YM thread, even though there doesn’t appear to have been much movement on it.

In this case, we have a first time poster talking about feeling overwhelmed by debt, feels like she never has money, and yet is also certain that she would have nothing to do if she didn’t spend money on entertainment.

The regular posters are actually being pretty nice, asking for a budget breakdown, letting her know it is normal to feel this way, and offering a way out. I hope she’s moved over to the Women in Red boards as was suggested.

Your Money – “not quite adult”


14 Jan

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One of the fun things about the Your Money section of the Refugees board is the great disparity of demographics. We’re all interested in money and how to use ours’ in the most effective ways, though “effective” is up for debate.

This week, one of the big discussions stems from an article about extended adolescence, or delayed adulthood. It started with a poll, asking when we left home. Everyone has a slightly different story, and many disagree about whether parents should kick young adults out. But it seems most agree even people living at home need to be financially responsible.

 

Goodbye, MSN Money Boards


30 Dec

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MSN is closing its Money Message Boards. As of January, they will be gone, and years of advice, hundreds of ideas, will be memories.

Who knows why MSN is doing this. They’re a huge company, and I’m certain it makes business sense for them, but its leaving a community of people stranded. Luckily, one enterprising soul set up a new board for the MSN Money Board Refugees, and it appears the community will remain strong.

Now the challenge is to keep bringing in new blood. From now on, my Friday post will link to an interesting conversation happening over there.

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