‘The economy isn’t sick right now,’ but Americans still feel like it is

‘The economy isn’t sick right now,’ but Americans still feel like it is

Sentiment about the U.S. economy is currently in an upswing: 28% of Americans would say the economy is either excellent or good, according to recent data from Pew Research Center.  In April 2022, only 19% expressed the same positivity.  Still, this is far below what perceptions of the economy were pre-pandemic. In January 2020, 57% … Read more

Many Americans cannot pay for an unexpected $1,000 expense. Here’s why

Many Americans cannot pay for an unexpected ,000 expense. Here’s why

Brand X Pictures | Stockbyte | Getty Images When faced with an unexpected $1,000 expense, more than one-third of Americans would borrow the money, according to a new Bankrate survey. That may include tapping their credit cards, seeking money from friends or family or taking out a personal loan. Most would not turn to cash … Read more

Female founders say it is an amazing time for women to be in business

Female founders say it is an amazing time for women to be in business

In 2022, only 2.1% of venture capital investments in the U.S. went to businesses that are founded solely by women. But some say the gap may be closing. Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images Starting a business is always challenging and while women have historically faced additional challenges, some female founders say the landscape is … Read more

Women face a retirement savings shortfall. Three ways to close the gap

Women face a retirement savings shortfall. Three ways to close the gap

What begins as a gender wage gap inevitably becomes a significant shortfall by retirement. In the U.S., women who work full time are typically paid about 80 cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts. That gap has persisted despite women’s increasing levels of education and representation in senior leadership positions. Women are also still more … Read more

Boston recently narrowed the city’s gender pay gap. Here’s how

Boston recently narrowed the city’s gender pay gap. Here’s how

Tomasz Szulczewski | Moment | Getty Images Women continue to make great strides in the workforce, achieving increasing levels of education, and advancing into senior leadership positions. However, the gender pay gap — the difference between the earnings of men and women — has barely budged in recent years. In the U.S., women who work full … Read more