I've always been independent, and I don't see how it conflicts with femininity.
I had always assumed that people were interested in economic affairs, just as I was. My assumption was justified. The times caught up with me. I was ready. I was there.
Invest in yourself, in your education. There's nothing better.
Beware of the danger signals that flag problems: silence, secretiveness, or sudden outburst.
I am not and should not be considered an economist.
I worked up a daily fury about some economic injustice because there were so many of them.