Words of Wisdom.
“Perhaps few branches of female education are so useful, as great readiness at figures.” And so it continues.
I like this book already.
The Girl took personal finance last year, and I think that was a good thing. We had plenty of dinnertime discussions about finances and financial decisions. To see this same theme extolled in a manuscript from 1819 is affirming.
Other advice? Balancing your checkbook, making a budget, and communicating with your spouse about the finances.
I wonder if this was a revolutionary idea for the day?
Source: American domestic cookery, formed on principles of economy, for the use of private families. 1819
I wish there was a *thumbs up* area for this article! I like this cookbook as well!! 4 stars!
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I wonder how many women still want the husband to take care of finances, as many did while I was growing up in the 1950s.
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No idea – but that’s certainly not what the advice was back in 1819! Heck, I’m lazy, I’ll admit that it would be easier, but … The Lady makes many compelling arguments.
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