Finance It Girl…ahem woman Mellody Hobson as been helping us get our money straight for decades. Her resume is impressive and inspiring. The Chicago native is a graduate of Princeton University. Shas been the President of Ariel Investments, LLC, the largest African American owned money manager in the US since 2000. Her business savvy has […]
We are talking retirement again this week, but from a different perspective. This morning, you are here to give us some tips for retiring single. Why? There are simply more people facing retirement without a spouse – either by choice, or because they are divorced or widowed. In 2015, for the first time in the […]
Today’s Money Mondays topic is crowdfunding. Why? Mellody: As of last week, new rules rolled out by the Securities and Exchange commission will permit anyone, not just the well-heeled, to risk their own money investing in small companies in exchange for a stake in the business. Essentially, it allows anyone to act as a venture […]
Tom: This morning you join us to talk about overdraft charges. Mellody: I do, because this is a very big issue many people are confronted with every…
Tom: Good morning, Mellody! You are joining us this morning with some reminders for our taxes. Mellody: I am, Tom. I know it is not always…
What are some year-end financials tips? MELLODY: The end of the year is always a busy time with all of the planning for the season, the…
Tom: What’s expected for the retail sector during this holiday shopping season? Mellody: That is the big question, Tom. Overall, the retail sector has had a…
Tom: Good morning, Mellody Hobson! Mellody: Good morning! We are talking about retirement again today and this time we are focusing on Generation X. Generation…
This is the perfect response to the backlash the new Star Wars film has received for having a black actor in one of the leading roles.
Tom: This morning, we are talking debt ceiling, correct? Mellody: We are, Tom. It may seem like déjà vu all over again, but the debt-ceiling squeeze…
Tom: This morning we are talking about low oil prices, is that right? Mellody: It sure is, Tom. This past week, the price of a…
Tom: Very interesting topic today – we are talking interest rates and race? Mellody: That is correct, Tom. A study published in july found a significant…
