This morning on Today‘s “New Year, New You” series, we heard from a woman who, at the age of 49, realized she needed to go back to school to get a higher-paying job in the wake of her husband’s layoff. Going back to school may seem daunting, but she did it, and now is in a job she loves. To hear her story, plus our discussion about how to go back to school after a certain age, check out the video clip below.
On today’s segment of “New Year, New You” with Kathie Lee and Hoda, we heard from a woman who left her career as a political consultant and started a bakery business she loves. To see how she did it, check out the video clip below.
As part of Kathie Lee and Hoda’s “New Year, New You” series, we took a look at a woman who was able to turn a debilitating illness into a fantastic business opportunity. Starting a business isn’t always easy — you have to make sure it’s more than just a viable hobby — but this woman and her family were really practical about it. To hear their story and our discussion afterwards, check out the video clip below.
This morning on Money 911, we heard from a woman who lost her job seven months ago and has borrowed from her children’s college accounts to get through the rough time. When she gets a new job, should she immediately replenish those accounts, or should she build an emergency savings and 401(k)? To see what we told her, plus tips on how to fund home-improvement projects, check out the video clip below:
After years of doom and gloom, research reports and analysts are indicating an attitude of cautious optimism towards the stock market. As I told Ann Curry this morning, earnings are looking good and the S&P 500 is looking fairly inexpensive. To see the other positive market indicators — plus how the 2012 presidential election might have an effect — check out the video clip below.
Surveys show that only about 45% of us are happy with our jobs. Considering we spend as much as one-third of our life working, this is not good. However, as I told Kathie Lee and Hoda on the Today show this morning, there are ways to boost your job satisfaction. To see the tips we discussed — and why “fake it till you make it” might actually be a good motto — check out the video clip below.
Yesterday morning on Today‘s Money 911, we received a question from a grandmother looking to give the gift of stocks to her young grandchild. This is a great idea, because it can teach children about the importance of investing early in their life. To see the tips we gave her — plus how to know if you’re saving enough for retirement — check out the video clip below.
Procrastinators, take note: in these last remaining days before Christmas, retailers are putting forth some last minute deals. It’s a great time to buy jewelry and other high-priced items (like cars). For more holiday shopping tips, check out the video clip below.
A new survey released last week revealed that 10% of Americans haven’t even started their holiday shopping yet, and a majority are not close to being done. As there aren’t many shopping days left, this is the time when panic can start to set in, and bad financial habits can arise. This morning on Today, I provided some tips that will keep you from over-spending as the holidays get closer and closer.
This morning on Money 911, we heard from a viewer who just received a raise and wanted to know how to maximize these new funds. We told him that, if handled the right way, this money could help him become a millionaire by the time he retires. How is this possible? The answer is in the video clip below.
