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Kevin Clark and Patrick Maggitti
How Women Can Reduce Their Wage GapA new study suggests ways they can improve their chances for better pay.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Road Trip Summer Vacation With The KidsI'm trying not to think about the math: two adults plus two kids in one minivan for 12 weeks across 5,000 hot, hot miles.
Mary Ellen Egan
Separate Or Joint Accounts?My partner and I keep our money separate. Here's what some other couples do with their finances and what the experts recommend.
Denise Michaels
Why Success Makes Us Feel GuiltyMany women carry a subconscious belief that they're somehow cheating if they turn a profit.
Anna Leach
Did The iPhone Kill The Girl Phone?Once customization was switched from the outside--think pink--to the inside--apps and more apps--it was all over.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweet Of The Week: Beauty, Aging And Self-ConfidenceWhether we like it or not, youth and beauty play a part in how we feel at work.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
California Is Where I'd Rather StayEast Coast vs. West Coast? After much discussion, we came up with the perfect plan: the five-year right of return.
Jenna Goudreau
It's About TimeWe need to refocus workplaces on quality of work rather than quantity of time put in. And let's do it before 6 p.m., please; I've got a date with my exercise bike.
Mary Ellen Egan
Where There's A Will, There's A WayNo one likes to think about their demise, but it pays to be prepared--at least on paper.
Marc and Angel Chernoff
Why Our Search For Perfection Fails UsInstead of waiting for imaginary perfection, focus on the wonder and possibilities of imperfection.
Meghan Casserly
International Women's Day Is No Laughing MatterForget the pep rally, Mr. President, and get down to business on effecting real change.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweet Of The Week: Networking Just Like A WomanShould a professional tailor her networking approach to men and women--or focus on the individual?
Kari Molvar
The Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Job PostHaving core skills is no longer enough to land you the job. Now every job candidates must be a ''Jane of All Trades.''
ForbesWoman Community
Tweet (And More) Of The Week: Do We Fake It To Make It?For professional women living with self-doubt, a much-needed pat on the back from the FW community.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
The Overscheduled Mother No MoreHere's what happens when you halt all the afterschool activities: sane afternoons, home-cooked dinners and a car and mother that last longer.
Kiri Blakeley
What's Wrong With 40 And Single?Books like ''Marry Him'' shamelessly pander to career-minded women seeking the perfect man. Is it really better to settle?
Orit Gadiesh and Julie Coffman
Why Women Don't Make It Up The LadderA new study offers explanations for a great disappearing act.
Mary Ellen Egan
Women's Wage WarsWomen, even those with M.B.A.s, earn less and accept lower-level positions than men. Is it ever going to change?
Carol Hymowitz
Gail Boudreaux's Got GameUnited Healthcare's president talks about how her success on the basketball court translates to success in business.
Evelyn Kalinosky
Feeling Like A Fraud: Living With Impostor SyndromeDespite praise and promotions, many accomplished professionals also suffer from deep self-doubt.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweet (And More) Of The Week: Long-Distance MomsIs never being home in time for dinner worth it for women who opt for a career in one city while her family lives elsewhere?
Joan Indiana Rigdon
What's Happened To Dinner, American Style?We do sit down to dinner and sometimes really enjoy it. The only problem is the kids don't want to eat and all I want is a nice glass of wine.
Tara Hunt
Would You Sacrifice Love For Greatness?Business success is not equal to greatness, though they require similar amounts of dedication. So what about love and family?
Lori L. Tharps
Five Ways To Enjoy Black History MonthInstead of looking back, try celebrating how cool our artists, authors, chefs and intellectuals are today.
Mary Ellen Egan
Saving For RetirementAt my current rate, I'll have to work until the day I drop dead.
Halle Tecco
20 Inspiring Women To Follow On TwitterWomen with a skill for putting their hearts and complex issues into 140 characters.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: Alpha WivesDoes a wife who outearns her husband bring a new set of troubles?
Sandy Maple, Babble.com
Dads, Daughters And Diets: Obama's MistakeAs Michelle Obama launches her campaign against childhood obesity, the first attack may be against her own girls.
Melissa Jacobs
Super Bowl's SubplotsFrom the Ain'ts breaking free of the nickname and the Manning GOAT debate to the Kardashian Effect, five reasons to watch the game--fan or not.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
'I'm Going To Run Away'But rather than fight my daughter's impulse to leave, I'm doing what my mother did: play along.
Kiri Blakeley
Kathryn Bigelow Vs. James Cameron: An Oscar-Themed Battle Of The ExesWill Kathryn Bigelow beat out her ex-husband at the Academy Awards, making her the first woman to bring home a Best Director Oscar? She should.
Sylvia Ann Hewlett
A Businesswoman's Boomtown In DubaiEven though they are shrouded in abayas, a conference in the Middle East reveals just how many women are ready to move up to the top.
Jory Des Jardins
Five Bad Reasons To Become An EntrepreneurAnd what you need to know about the right reasons.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (and More) Of The Week: Office GossipSome readers say gossip in any form is bad, others agree that insider information can be a helpful survival tool.
Meghan Casserly
iPad's Lady Problems''Awesome'' factor aside, it's the name of Apple's new tablet computer that's getting the most attention.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Skipping School With My KidsIt's winter. It's miserable outside. And I've got hooky on my mind.
Mary Ellen Egan
Funding Family MembersA lot of people give financial support to their parents or children. I help my siblings.
Charles Salzberg
Do Men Dress To Impress?What I wear is all about comfort. But for most women that isn't the case.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: Board Gender QuotasSome readers say a law feminizing corporate boards is the best path to equality; others oppose quotas as a matter of pride.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Talking To The Kids About HaitiHow much to show and tell them without inducing nightmares?
Karlyn Bowman
Ambivalent On AbortionOn the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, where do Americans stand on the issue?
Mary Ellen Egan
Taking Control Of My Financial HealthSome resolutions are easier to keep than others.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
When To Have The Birds And The Bees TalkIs there ever a right time--or way--to explain where babies come from?
Joanne Tombrakos
Love, Loss And The Boots I WoreMy best boots had seen their day. It was time to toss them. But like memories, I can't seem to let them go.
Mark D. Wolf
America's New Job Creation EngineFemale small business owners are expected to create millions of U.S. jobs while transforming the workplace environment.
D.A. Wolf
Settling For Mr. Good EnoughIn business, ''good enough'' is often ''very good.'' So why should we expect--and demand--perfection in dating and marriage?
Dina Bakst
Pushing The Women's Movement ForwardCongress should update labor laws, recognize familial needs and reform Social Security.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: Bras Gone ViralSome readers say a bras-for-breast-cancer campaign on Facebook spreads awareness; others say it's pointless--and worse.
Samantha Ettus
14 Power Women To Follow On TwitterThese ''twilebrity'' brands are building online empires 140 characters at a time.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Mommy Go LightlyIt was time to try to be more like my husband: a truly relaxed parent.
Diana Altman
Are You Looking At Me?One unfortunate reaction to Novacaine results in a very important lesson: Beauty is skin-deep but shocked stares are worse.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
The Procrastinator's Gift ListIf you're a last-minute type, you're probably cramming in some 11th-hour shopping. Trouble is, it's hard to make those gifts seem thoughtful. Here's how.
Sylvia Ann Hewlett
The Benefits Of Giving BackThe best-kept secret to a healthy life and a happy career.
Mary Ellen Egan
Surviving ChristmasThis holiday season marks the 14th year of our joke-present exchange. The experience has helped us survive our losses in ways that ordinary gift-giving can't.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: Why Don't Men Promote Women?Some readers say women need to pipe up more; others say it's bad management.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Zhu Zhu Pets Or LEGO?The inside story of how far one mother will go to get her child's must-have toy.
Maria Pinelli
Scaling Up: Women-Owned Businesses Can Recharge The Global EconomyInvesting in women business owners is not just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: How Important Is Your Appearance?ForbesWoman readers discuss appearance and presentation in the workplace. Some think looks don't matter; others think they do.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Santa On Speed DialIs using Santa to get your kids to behave naughty or nice--or just plain practical?
Kiri Blakeley
Tiger's Affairs Are Everybody's BusinessMost say that Woods' extramarital love life should remain private. They're wrong.
Samantha Ettus
How To Make The Work Lunch A Smashing SuccessIt's time to put the pow back in the power lunch. Here's how.
Kiri Blakeley
Bad Habits Boom In A Bad EconomyThe newly laid off resort to bad behaviors to get them through the day.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Girls' Weekends Away Are Anything ButA lot of women are incapable of taking a break from their children and families--even for a few hours, let alone a weekend.
Charles Salzberg
He Said, She HeardI speak only one language: man. And I can't read minds, so when it comes to women, I try to be as careful as I can.
Jennifer Allyn
Cultivating Authentic AmbitionA majority of Americans are comfortable with the idea of women leaders. When will reality catch up?
Meghan Casserly
South African Keeps Medal But Loses IdentityUntil this Summer, Caster Semenya was simply a woman who could run fast. Now her gender has thrust her into an international media circus.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: MammogramsMust-reads of the week from ForbesWoman on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and around the blogs.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Daddy Is Smarter Than You, Right?It may be easier to pass the homework duties to your spouse, but you're giving your children the wrong lesson.
Charles Salzberg
His View: What I Learned Coaching Women's SoftballIn softball--and in life--the best sportsmen might be women.
Carol Pepper
Rein In Your Rich TeensTeens from wealthy families struggle with naivety that can put their lives at risk.
Mary Ellen Egan
Breast Cancer Screening: The Wrong MessageNew guidelines recommend that women wait until their 50s to start getting mammograms. It's a dangerous precedent.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of The Week: AllowanceMust-reads from the week that was at ForbesWoman on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and around the blogs.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
The Last PieWe found a buried treasure in our basement freezer: my late mother-in-law's last pumpkin pie. If only we knew what to do with it.
Carol Pepper
Using Money To Control Your ChildrenThere are ways to use money in a positive way to control your children, especially tweens. Find out how.
ForbesWoman Community
Tweets (And More) Of the Week: CougarsMust-reads from the week that was on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and around the blogs.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Time For An Allowance?Yes, kids should get an allowance, but why: for chores, good grades, to teach the value of a dollar--or just because?
Amanda Steinberg
A Day In The Life Of A Power MomI structure my life so that I can run two businesses and be there for my two kids.
Authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn link women's rights with economic improvement.
Joan Indiana Rigdon
Hello Cellphone, Goodbye FearWorried that her children would get lost, or worse, it was time for an electronic leash with GPS tracking.
Sylvia Ann Hewlett
A Message From The Work-Life Balance PoliceGo home at 6:30; no e-mail on weekends; start delegating now.
Samantha Ettus
Welcome To The Twitter PartyHow to use your personal brand for success in social media.
Bethany Sanders
Women Without Kids Want Maternity Leave TooA lot of people look at their colleagues taking leave and feel envy, thinking: ''What would I do with that time?''
Joan Indiana Rigdon
A Personal Spin On SpinningMy eight months avoiding spin class boiled down to one thing: I was paying for a gym membership I didn't use.
Diana Altman
A Married Name Without The HyphenShe fought to keep her maiden name. Armed with a choice, her newly married daughter is taking her husband's.
Caroline Howard
I Killed The Class PetIt wasn't an accident. Cupcake's death was premeditated murder.
Jennifer Allyn
Reclaiming Mommy Track(s)What if all women returning from maternity leave were given several transition options instead of having to negotiate ad hoc arrangements?
