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Motherhood and Money: The Silent Struggle for Working Moms (Part 1)
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Motherhood and Money: The Silent Struggle for Working Moms (Part 1)

Have you experienced the Motherhood Penalty yet?

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Susan Landers, MD
Oct 04, 2023
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The "motherhood penalty" is a term used to describe disadvantages and discrimination that some mothers face in the workplace. For many women in the U.S., adding “mom” to their résumé has serious implications for career growth, earning potential, and long-term wealth. This penalty is the price we mothers pay for raising our families while working.

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