The Pressures and Benefits of Being a Female Breadwinner
Recent economic changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the financial balance of power in many households. Even before that, though, a new trend was emerging. Today, more than half of American households are dual income, with the majority featuring the man as the primary breadwinner. However, the number of women outearning their male partners continues to grow. In fact, over the past five years, the number of female breadwinners has grown to four out of ten households. This is an exciting statistic because it means women are harnessing their financial power in the workplace and taking the lead […]
