Financial Planning

Business-Building Telenovela Launches for Female Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs [VIDEO]

Emily Goligoski | Posted 10.19.2009 | Impact


Emily Goligoski

CEO Women's new telenovela series is helping low-income women start their own businesses from home.

Like Lottery Winners, Pro Athletes Also Blow Big Money

Don McNay | Posted 11.21.2009 | Business


Don McNay

Even as a structured settlement consultant, I was stunned to learn that within two years of retirement, 78 percent of NFL players are bankrupt or under financial stress.

The Lottery Question

Don McNay | Posted 10.16.2009 | Business


Don McNay

Everyone has dreams and desires but usually keep them hidden, back in the recesses of their minds. The lottery question gets those dreams and desires out in the open, on the front burner.

My Money or Acrimoney

Norb Vonnegut | Posted 05.04.2009 | Business


Norb Vonnegut

Incremental solutions, the nuts and bolts of everyday financial planning, help. Diversify your investments. Tweak your estate plans by funding trusts or opening accounts for your kids.

Madoff with the Wife

Norb Vonnegut | Posted 04.20.2009 | Business


Norb Vonnegut

Division of labor, when it comes to money, scares me. It's not safe, and I believe the Madoff scandal is a huge wake-up call. Consider the spouse's defense: "I'm an ostrich. I didn't know."

Michelle Obama and the Covert Influence of First Ladies

Carl Sferrazza Anthony | Posted 03.02.2009 | Politics


Carl Sferrazza Anthony

As memories of Inauguration Day 2009 begin to fade in and the new administration ensues, speculation will only increase about how politically influential Michelle Obama will be as First Lady.

Plan to Take Action in 2009

Suze Orman | Posted 02.09.2009 | Business


Suze Orman

I am sorry to say that it is foolish to think that a stimulus package will be an insta-cure. I think it is wiser to to keep in mind that it is going to take years to make this all right.