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The psychology of money

Sheconomics

Psychologist, Professor Karen Pine, and finance coach, Simonne Gnessen, have teamed up to create Sheconomics - a book about money written especially for women. The book pulls together valuable tips from the worlds of psychology and finance. It will include loads of practical guidance as well as tons of information to help women understand and take control of the emotional side of their relationship with money.

Headline are publishing the book and we're hoping it will be in the shops from January 2009. In the meantime, we’ve launched a website - www.sheconomics.com - which will be updated regularly with blog entries, quizzes and finance tips. Check out the site, take part in one of our quizzes, and tell your female friends, colleagues, clients and family about it. And if you've got a spare moment, let us know what you think - we're always glad to receive your comments.

Research

Professor Karen Pine is conducting research about the link between women's emotions and spending. The survey that was on the Sheconomics website is currently closed and we'll let you know when the results are available. Meanwhile, go to our Sheconomics site to test yourself to see how see how 'Sheconomic' you are, whether or not you have a shopping problem, whether you and your partner are financially in tune or whether you're an under-earner.

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