Are You Afraid To Take Risks? Identifying And Addressing Financial Fear In Women
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Julia Austin
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Then there’s the pay gap
Some of the realities threatening our financial confidence aren’t biological at all. Dr. Scott brings up scenarios such as, “You just got a new job, are proud and learn that your male counterpart is making twice as much as you, and you have the same if not better credentials. You might even be helping him do his job, and yet you’re bringing home less.” Even though these experiences can be disheartening, Dr. Scott urges, “Be confident in where you stand and what you bring to the table.” Dr. Scott noted that both the gender pay gap and the racial wealth gap have worsened during the current COVID-19 pandemic meaning Black women specifically may be getting hurt the worst financially right now.
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