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Book Review: Race And Upward Mobility: Seeking, Gatekeeping, And Other Class Strategies In Postwar America, Marisela Martinez-Cola
Book Review: Race And Upward Mobility: Seeking, Gatekeeping, And Other Class Strategies In Postwar America, Marisela Martinez-Cola
Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications
From the Talented Tenth to Tio Tacos, the language of race and upward mobility has always been complicated, particularly for Black and Brown communities in the United States. As I began to read Román’s engaging book about how race and upward mobility are depicted in novels, plays, films, and TV sitcoms (hereinafter “cultural texts”), the theme song from The Jeffersons kept ringing in my head as well as George Lopez’s observation of how Mexican Americans respond to successful family members. This may have been her intent as she begins her book by comparing George Jefferson and George Lopez. The comparison …
Book Review: Financial Counseling, Timi Jorgensen
Book Review: Financial Counseling, Timi Jorgensen
Journal of Financial Therapy
This full-service book provides a historically-situated, systemic introduction of the financial counseling profession and an overview of the financial counseling process. The 14 chapters are a compilation of articles written by 26 of the best minds in financial counseling, therapy, planning, as well as psychology and consumer economics. These experts in practice, education, and research take turns chiming in on poignant topics that range from the history of the profession to client communication, and from self-care for counselors to theoretical and practical tips. This book review overviews highlights of this book.
Book Review: Legacy, Jackie Phillips
Book Review: Legacy, Jackie Phillips
Journal of Financial Therapy
Legacy: The Hidden Keys to Optimizing Your Family Wealth Decisions provides insightful, practical advice for leaving a legacy and making decisions. The book provides real-life examples of how individuals can discover and secure the “whys” needed for themselves when making decisions. It also provides questions and steps that financial advisors can take to get their clients to identify their values and think about how their decisions can support said values in the long-run.
Book Review: The Financial Diaries, Barbara O'Neill
Book Review: The Financial Diaries, Barbara O'Neill
Journal of Financial Therapy
Researchers and practitioners will gain valuable insights into the financial insecurity experienced by many American families after reading this 233-page book by Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider. Morduch is a professor at NYU and Schneider is senior vice president at the Center for Financial Services Innovation. The meticulously referenced book (46 pages are notes and a bibliography) describes a study of family finances.