25 Economic Issues That Women Think About

Well. Haven’t we had ourselves a little tizzy about what women think this week? The media, armchair pundits in social media space, politicians, candidates, they were all sounding off on Hilary Rosen, Ann Romney, working moms, stay at home moms, rich moms, poor moms, Mommy Wars, War on Women, War on Moms, partisan rancor. We hit all the high notes. We staged an epic media battle over who is the best representative for women with economic concerns: political analysts or aspiring First Ladies. Everyone looks bad. Everyone is upset. AND NOT ONE FUCKING ECONOMIC ISSUE FACING AMERICAN FAMILIES WAS SOLVED.

I’m taking upon myself to compile a (partial) list of the kinds of economic issues women consider every day. If there is anyone out there with the brains and balls to help solve any of these issues – most of which hinge on job security – they are welcome to step up and get to solving. Everyone else? Should shut up until they can be part of the solution.

Paying for housing
Paying for childcare
Paying for gas
Paying for car insurance
Paying for the car
Paying for food
Paying for utilities
Paying for medical care
How to pay for medical care if insurance is inadequate
How to pay for insurance if employer-based coverage vanishes
Paying for clothing and shoes
Paying for any special services kids need
Paying off old student loans
Paying off credit card debt
Contributing to all the fund-raisers at the kids’ schools to help make up for cuts to school budgets
Paying for extracurricular programs for the kids
Paying for support services for aging parents
Paying for travel costs to visit aging parents
Paying for something fun for the family to do every once in a while
Paying for birthday and holiday gifts
Paying for repairs around the house or on the car
Saving for retirement
Saving for the kids’ schooling
Saving for emergencies
How to pay for anything at all if one earner in the family loses their job

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