
Why Moms Face a Pay Penalty — and What to Do About It
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
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The Role of Childcare in Women's Work
There is an outdated notion that when women have kids, they become less dedicated to their work. Childcare is definitely playing a big role here. If childcare is unaffordable and it's making up large shares of women's earnings, they might be more likely to leave the labor force.
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