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February 2012

Tax: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Dirty Word (GoGirl’s Guide To Taxes)

by Jacoba Urist February 29, 2012

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Taxes. It might as well be a dirty word for the number of pained expressions it provokes among even some of the calmest, coolest women I meet. I’ve noticed people get a little skittish when I just say I’m a tax lawyer—as if I’m going to rifle through their ATM receipts or worse, actually talk [...]

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Making Personal Goals for 2012? Invest in Yourself

by Erika February 27, 2012

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As a woman, I am constantly thinking about others and putting their needs before mine. These past two years, I have sacrificed time and money–lots and lots of money–to help my husband focus on building his career as a future firefighter. While he went to school for the firefighter academy, I took on full breadwinning [...]

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Ten of the Sexiest Financial Terms Explained

by Case Drury February 24, 2012

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Dare we share a little secret? A list of financial terms is this year’s raciest reading material.  Let us explain: sexiness is about confidence, and nothing boosts your confidence like knowing your stuff and taking care of business. To have financial confidence is to be financially literate; you owe it to yourself to know where your [...]

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Why We Need More Women: The Conversation on Birth Control Legislation and Beyond

by Kat McCue February 22, 2012

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Over the last couple of weeks, a major women’s health issue has been one of the top stories in the news, consistently making the national headlines–but it seems the conversation has been less about how this issue pertains to women in America and more about how it pertains to American politics. Birth control legislation: the [...]

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How To Master Money And Relationships

by Gina Ryder February 19, 2012

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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we hosted our first Twitter party. Diving into the vital yet seldom discussed topic of money and relationships, we turned to Twitter to dish the details of our financial love life using the hashtag, #ourmoneylove. Over 70 contributors joined in, sharing tips, exchanging life experiences, and seeking the advice of our [...]

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Fashion Week Focus: Susan Sokol Talks Style, Motherhood, and Fearless Finances

by Brienne Walsh February 17, 2012

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Susan Sokol is one of those rare people who knew what she was passionate about from a young age. That passion was fashion, and it has led her to some of the most recognizable labels in the world—Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Vera Wang. Today, she is the President and COO of J. [...]

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Join GoGirl Finance For Our First Twitter Party!

by Sarah Chang February 16, 2012

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Are you ready for a little Valentine’s romance, GoGirl style? Join us for our first Twitter Party on Thursday, February 16th.Valentine’s day is about more than roses and candy; it’s about giving your relationship some special TLC. What better reason to connect with your significant other over some oh-so-personal topics – like your financial personality [...]

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How To Network In Your Pajamas (Hint: It’s About Using Social Media)

by Case Drury February 14, 2012

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Finding a job, especially in today’s economy, can seem overwhelming. But by investing the time in learning how to use social media effectively for your professional needs, you can make networking a little easier. After all, according to a 2011 survey conducted by Jobvite.com, 1 in 6 workers used online social networks to find their last [...]

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Break Rules. Be Yourself. Innovate! Make Money By Blending the Personal and Professional

by Adrienne Sanders February 13, 2012

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To inspire the next generation of female would-be innovators, the Dare2BDigital Conference began challenging girls to understand the excitement and everyday use of math and science. The conference started on Sunday, February 12 at eBay’s San Jose campus. It is continuing virtually today as “Dare2BDigital Monday,” encouraging participants to spread the word online and in their schools [...]

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5 Financial Myths That Could Cost You a Home

by Stephanie Christensen February 10, 2012

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Maintaining a good credit score isn’t rocket science; you just have to know what to do and what not to do. Keep in mind that while it takes time and consistency to build a good score, all it takes is an isolated slip-up to undo years of good credit habits. And a low credit score can [...]

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