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Women's Salaries Around the World: Guess How Much
Ever wonder what the average woman's salary is in Helsinki? Or what they're making in Brazil? Well, look no further.
Does Shopping With Your Guy Affect Your Spending?
Here's a little holiday shopping psychology, courtesy of Smart Money. Turns out men are likely to be big spenders when they're shopping in the company of a woman. According to a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, male shoppers, who are, as the article puts it, "romantically primed," are likely to spend more on conspicuous items — think cars, watches, luxury goods — in the presence of women.
Maxed Out: Love Does Not Always Conquer Money Problems
This episode of Maxed Out features Adrianne, a woman in her 20s whose relationship with money compromises her romantic relationship with her boyfriend, Mike. It’s the first time on the show where a couple breaks up during the month it takes for financial guru Allison Griffiths to work her magic.
The show begins with a profile of Mike and Adrianne: Mike is careful, Adrianne is careless; he owns two condos and she rents her apartment; he doesn’t have a car and she has an expensive car payment.
Would Your Job Take a Back Seat to Your Husband's Job?
Almost half of you are sure that your guy would be supportive if you earned more than him and 33 percent of you already do earn more. When I read a CNN article titled "Career couples fight over who's the 'trailing spouse'" I immediately wondered what you all would say about it.
It mentions a 2007 study of 9,000 married men and women ages 25-59 whose responses determined it's common to place more emphasis on the man's career.
CFO Allegedly Spreads Love and STDs
Between employees getting spanked, a company losing $7.2 billion due to fraud, and watching porn at work, we've sure had a lot to gab about lately. It makes me wonder if more companies have scandalous behavior than not. The latest?
Would You Tell Your Bosses About Your Pole-dancing?
While pole-dancing workouts have become pretty mainstream with studios popping up in cities and suburbs everywhere, a 23-year-old personal assistant to bank executives was the subject of a Bloomberg news article titled, "Pole-Dancing Classes Lure Eager Women Bankers in City of London." There's no twist to this young woman's story, she's simply a pole-dancing instructor outside of her 9-to-5 job.
Described as a "statuesque blonde," Victoria Gibbs says that her bosses never ask if they can watch her perform: "No, they're very reserved: senior executive private bankers and the people I deal with are at the senior levels, so they've never asked anything untoward about my classes."
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