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more about #money more comments → BytheSea: I resent it. I'm smart, poor, and sick. Ykno what they say, the difference between a normal person and a freak is debilitating medical debt, or the fe... more » gladernie: I haven't read all the comments, but here's an important point that somehow gets overlooked in these kinds of discussions. Even if charitable work is ... more » 7states: Blarg. This is so ridiculous. You feel bad about having too much money? Start a small nonprofit to seriously help people in your area. Hire a coup... more » Sukie in the Graveyard: Look someone in the eye, you'll see their eyes are just like yours. Hold their hand, it will feel like yours. Listen to their heart, it beats like yo... more » LittleShell: My family fluctuated around lower middle class when I was growing up, and I now attend a college attended mostly by upper-class students. Most of my f... more » girly: How about using some of the money to create legitimate, stable businesses that hire people and pay them fairly for their work? If these people truly ... more » doit2julia: I attended a progressive private K-12 on a scholarship, populated, at the elementary school level, mostly by upper middle classes with nice, sometimes... more » frozengrapes: To me, this is kind of like hearing from supermodels how hard it is to be beautiful. I mean, shut up already. Yeah, there are some stigmas, but for th... more » LilSpitfire: I can't fault people for being born into something they have no control over. Good on them for trying to give back through charity work. It's the Par... more » booboolee: I definitely met some people like this when I was in DC. I didn't feel resentment though, but pity. One of the women who interned with me (unpaid int... more » PrescottGaloobaloop: I have a friend who is from one of the wealthiest families in the world, and to be honest, I have always sort of felt sorry for her economic "situatio... more » Dictator for Life: I have a friend whose father is worth over $10 million dollars. My friend vacations in the Caymans regularly, and takes lots of trips overseas. But ... more » CherriSpryte: Note: I live in DC, work for a non-profit, and do "charity work". If anyone would like to turn me into an heiress or leave me a large sum of money, I ... more » Pennyfeather: All I ask is that people acknowledge they come from privilege -- financial privilege, white privilege, First World privilege, gender privilege, hetero... more » Kitty: My family is hardly "rich," but I was definitely born into a life where I never had to worry about money or income. Yet, I was the kind of child that... more » -
#classrage
Young, Rich People In D.C. Feel Guilty About Youth, Riches
Anyone who's seen the masterpiece of documentary filmmaking Born Rich knows that with great wealth comes great tsuris: and especially in this economy! Oy, the guilt! More » -
#jezenomics
Bringing Home The Bacon: Women Making Small Gains In Work, Wages
As the recession marches on, a number of news outlets have begun to examine the data surrounding issues of gender. Their conclusion? Women, more than ever, are becoming major players in the workforce. But what does this actually mean? More » -
#dollarssense
Why I Hate “Recessionista” Lifestyle Pieces
Ditto for anything using the term "Frugalista." And any other fucking thing I read about how "trendy" it is to be financially conscious. I'm not on trend, damn it, I'm fucking broke!
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#thirtysomething
Why There's Still A Wage Gap (With Apologies To Peggy Olson)
A couple weeks ago on Mad Men, Peggy got recruited to go to another, much larger ad agency. Instead of saying yes right away, she went into Don Draper's office to see if she could get a raise. More » -
#bloodmoney
The Fate Of Murderer George Sodini's Fortune
Gym gunman George Sodini apparently left $225,000 to the University of Pittsburgh. The University isn't sure whether to accept the money, but it may not matter, as it will probably be paid in damages to his victims' families. [MSNBC] -
#creditcrunch
Annie Leibovitz's Financial Woes Enormous, Irrationally Disappointing
So, how exactly did Annie Leibovitz, one of the most iconic photographers of our times, end up going broke? And why does this feel especially tragic and infuriating? More » -
#moneyhoney
It's Probably For The Best That Scrooge Ditched His Girlfriend
According to a study by the University of Pennsylvania, "tightwads" and "spendthrifts" often find themselves romantically attracted to one another, despite—and potentially due to— the differences in their spending habits. Sadly, these differences also eventually drive couples apart. More » -
#chicklitcrit
Is "New Chick Lit" Just A Different Kind Of Obnoxious?
The interwebs are abuzz this week with news of a shift in chick lit from Shopaholic-style conspicuous consumption to more recession-appropriate storylines. But is this "new chick lit" just more of the same, dressed up in slightly cheaper clothes? More » -
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#recessionomics
Women's Belts Pulled Tighter Than Men's In Recession
According to a survey, more women than men are cutting back on "optional expenses" like clothes, restaurant meals, and vacations. So are women better at managing money, or do we "have more optional expenses to begin with?" [USNWR] -
#payforplay
Girl Athletes Bring In Crowds — So Why Don't Grown Women?
Girls' sports may draw bigger crowds — and raise more money — than boys' sports, so how come women's pro leagues aren't more successful? More » -
#brokebrokenup
Is The Recession Ruining Your Relationship?
Rosamund Witcher and her boyfriend of three years, James, began their relationship over a meal of lobster and oysters, and though neither had a ton of money, they used what they had to fly around the world together. More » -
#costoflovin
Saying I Love You Is
According to Victoria Coren of The Observer, a survey of 1,000 British citizens has revealed that the words "I Love You" have a monetary value of 163,424 pounds, or roughly 267,000 dollars. More »PricelessWorth Approximately $267,000 -
#momoneysameproblems
Study: Money Won't Make People Lose Weight
Monetary incentives turned out to have little influence over how much weight participants in one study lost, leading Nicholas Bakalar of the Times to claim that, "Losing weight is so hard you cannot even pay people to do it." More » -
#learningcurve
Very Little Reality In NYC Prep Reality Show
The world of New York City's wealthy is insular and intensely private, which is the appeal of NYC Prep, but also the reason the show is not a reliable portrayal of the city's private school students and their lifestyle.
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#drugmoney
Prescription For High Pay: Work In A Pharmacy
Women pharmacists have the highest median wage of all female workers, higher than doctors (number six) or computer scientists (number ten). Overall, women's earnings are about 80% of men's. [Forbes] -
#leeptudies
Marriage, Money Mean Better Sleep
Women in stable marriages sleep better than singles, and people with high incomes sleep better than the poor, according to new sleep studies. More » -
#notthatinnocent
House Of Mirth
Trustees of the Mount, Edith Wharton's Massachusetts estate, have restructured the site's finances to reduce its multimillion-dollar debt. Measures include adding Mount-hosted festivals, writing workshops, and lecture series. Marrying well's not an option? [AP] -
#standardsofbeauty
Some Women Choose "Youth" Over Money
According to a study, women are willing to give up 10% of their savings to look 10 years younger. Of course, the study was conducted by a company called Sustainable Youth. More » -
#itheedread
For Love Or Money: Is It Cool To Hide Cash From Your Partner?
Marriage! A partnership where what's yours is mine and what's mine is yours. Unless you're Nazita Aminpour: She's suing Chase bank for notifying her husband of her (secret) individual account with $800,000 in it. More » -
#itheedread
Screw The China: Modern Couples Are Registered With Citibank
Cash-strapped brides and grooms are requesting checks now.
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