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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
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The $1 book sale that's sending students to college
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you think our technology-driven, rolling, scrolling digital world has turned people away from the printed page, please take your eyes off your phone and look around you. Standing inside the 69th AAUW Used Book Sale, you'll see real, feel-able books to the right of you, the left of you, and down at your feet. They're all for sale for $1 or $2, and they are flying out the doors! Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) have been hosting this sale for decades to raise money for scholarships and educational programs. And they are good at it. But it is no small feat. It is back-breaking work. They collect donated books, puzzles, and games almost year-round. They sometimes store them in their car trunks and garages. They examine them for marketability and sort them into dozens of genres. They transport them into a temporary sale site. They set up tables and neatly stack the books for sale. Then they put on their blue aprons and name tags, open the doors to book buyers for five days, and hope there is nothing left to pack into boxes and haul away when it's all over. Whew! AAUW Buffalo Chapter President-elect Pat Miceli calls all this a 'labor of love' to help students in Western New York attend college. She says, 'Even in this day of TV, computer games, and now AI, people still love books.' Buffalo author Alice Loweecey was filling a bag with books to buy, including the very first novel she wrote: 'Force of Habit.' She discovered it for sale in the mystery section. It was just $1, but why buy one of her own books? Loweecey, author of 12 novels, said she often gives her books to friends. 'There's no better feeling than holding your own book in your hand. I love it when people read my books, no matter what,' she said. Judy Clare has been an AAUW book sale volunteer for some 50 years. She's the matriarch of the 'Specialty Books' section, where more valuable and collectible books reside. She still marvels at the interest in her corner of the sale site. Almost every book there has a story to tell — whether it was donated from the collection of a well-known local college professor, or contains a touching inscription written decades ago in flowing ink. She watched a book dealer from Central New York pick through her collectible section Wednesday and pull out $3,000 worth of books to take home and sell. Thursday, she watched a woman stack up $1,000 in books that the woman declared were just for her because she loves reading. In her half century of matching well-loved books with well-read book lovers, Judy has heard every dire prediction about books fading into the digital oblivion. But, she says, not so fast. 'Times do change, but people still love books. I can't see the future, but I can't see books disappearing,' she said. The AAUW book sale is still open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 Essjay Rd. in Williamsville. Admission is $1. Final sale day is Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a grocery bag and fill it with books for just $5. Find information about the book sale and scholarships at the AAUW website. *** Jacquie Walker is an award-winning anchor and reporter who has been part of the News 4 team since 1983. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Reasons Women Are Less Confident About Money — And Why That Matters
When it comes to money, women are feeling the pressure. Financial stress among women is widespread, deepening and rooted in systemic barriers that go beyond individual choices. Women are more likely to earn less, while at the same time shouldering greater caregiving burdens. It's no wonder confidence is low. Try This: Read Next: According to a recent study by Credit One Bank, 48% of women report feeling financial stress, compared to 38% of men. When confidence levels are discussed, it goes the other way, with only 39% of women feeling in control of their finances, compared to 50% of men. There's an obvious gap, and the numbers reflect entrenched financial disadvantages. Student loans hit women harder and follow them longer. According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women hold nearly two-thirds of the country's student debt, they graduate owing more than men and, due to the persistent gender pay gap, take roughly two years longer to pay it off. The issue compounds over time — higher debt loads combined with lower lifetime earnings means interest accumulates and financial stress grows. For You: It's 2025 and women aged 25 to 54 still earn $211 less per week than men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means women in their prime working years are bringing in just 83.9 cents for every dollar earned by men. Lower weekly earnings translate into reduced capacity to save, invest and build long-term wealth. It affects creditworthiness, limits access to capital and puts women at a disadvantage when it comes to homeownership and entrepreneurship. Over time, the gap compounds, especially in retirement, where smaller lifetime earnings often result in lower Social Security benefits and fewer assets to draw from. Women only answered 43% of the questions correctly in the in the 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, compared to 53% of men, showing lower levels of both financial literacy and retirement fluency. Financial literacy affects every decision, from budgeting and saving to borrowing and investing. Lower literacy levels can lead to lower confidence and less participation in financial planning, and leaves some women more vulnerable to poor advice. Building confidence starts with empowering women to take charge of their financial lives. Financial education needs to be more real and relatable, and employers and institutions must do more to close the pay gap and increase benefits transparency. Financial stress doesn't go away overnight, but change starts by naming the problem, addressing the root causes and pushing back against outdated norms. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Sources Credit One Bank, 'Trends and Factors Affecting Generational Financial Trauma.' AAUW, 'Women & Student Debt.' U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 'Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers News Release.' GFLEC, 'The 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index.' This article originally appeared on 3 Reasons Women Are Less Confident About Money — And Why That Matters Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
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Two earn AAUW scholarships
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways ELKHART — Two Elkhart High School seniors have been awarded $1,500 scholarships by the American Association of University Women. The annual scholarship dinner will be held on Thursday, May 8, at Bent Oak where the scholarship winners will be honored. Olivia Eversole, daughter of Caitlin and David Eversole, has been awarded the Alice Fox Scholarship, named for an Elkhart teacher and dedicated AAUW member. Eversole will be attending Butler University planning a double major in physics and biology with a goal of becoming a research scientist. She has participated in band, has been a long term member and officer of 4-H and team captain of the rocketry club. She has worked for the Parks and Recreation Department for several years and received a Quarknet internship at the University of Notre Dame last year. Isabella Black, daughter of Anthony and Ann Black, has been awarded the Elizabeth Thorne Scholarship cosponsored by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and AAUW of which she was a long and dedicated member. Black has been accepted into the school of nursing at St. Mary's College. Throughout high school she has participated in tennis, volleyball and swimming. She played cello in orchestra. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has served in student government. She has worked as a swim instructor and life guard at Beacon Health and Fitness and Elcona Country Club. The American Association of University Women is an organization that works to advance equity for girls and women through education, legislation and research. It has been in existence since 1881 and the local chapter began in 1932. The local chapter has provided 46 scholarships for young women since 2005.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
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AAUW to host tour honoring women of Daviess County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has announced a guided walking tour of Elmwood Cemetery honoring women who 'shaped the history' of Daviess County. Event organizers say this event, titled 'Women Who Broke Barriers,' will take place on April 27 at 2 p.m.. The tour will highlight the stories of pioneering women 'whose legacies have often gone untold' — educators, activists, entrepreneurs and public servants who challenged the norms of their time and opened doors for future generations. Fourth arrest made in 5th Street shooting in Owensboro 'These women were leaders in every sense of the word,' said Mary Cupp, President of the Owensboro AAUW chapter. 'They may rest in Elmwood, but their influence still echoes in our schools, our courts and our community organizations.' Owensboro High School names new volleyball head coach Event organizers say the event will feature AAUW members who will guide attendees through the cemetery, sharing the achievements and personal histories of these women. The tour is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. The AAUW notes a self-guided version of this tour is always available via brochure at the entrance to Elmwood Cemetery. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
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Johnstown AAUW members rally for equal pay
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Dorene Miller said Tuesday that after she retired, having spent more than two decades as a library director, she was replaced six months later by a man who received pay almost 20% higher than she earned in the same position. Her experience is part of a longtime trend of women often being paid less than men. For example, women in Pennsylvania earned 82.4% of men's wages in 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Miller and other members of the American Association of University Women's Johnstown chapter held events Tuesday to bring attention to the issue on national Equal Pay Day. They gathered at the offices of state Reps. Jim Rigby, R-Ferndale, and Frank Burns, D-East Taylor Township. Miller said there needs to be 'more accountability' in making sure that wages are equal. Neither Rigby nor Burns were at their offices since the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in session. 'We set a meeting up for next week with them,' Rigby said during a telephone interview. 'We'll listen to what they have to offer and I can ask my questions to them.' The AAUW members offered their support to amendments that are being considered by the Pennsylvania General Assembly regarding the Pennsylvania Equal Pay Law that was enacted in 1959. The proposed legislation deals with several issues, including pay transparency in job postings; definitions such as for comparable work, working conditions and wages; employee's rights; the right of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to inspect payrolls; and increasing fines from the $50-to-$200 range to $2,500 to $5,000. Deanna Haddle, public policy chair of AAUW Johnstown, said the amendments would 'put teeth into the original bill,' in her opinion.
