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wowOwow: Sketch Your Way to Financial Freedom

Check out my new wowOwow post here – in it, I tell you why a sketch might help you achieve your financial goals.

Money 911: Looking for Work Over 60

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about what employers that check credit scores are looking for and gave tips for finding a job over 60. To hear about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Credit & Debt

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about ways parents can help students build credit and where you can turn for help with consolidating student loans. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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New York Daily News: Saving

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I offer some easy ways to cut out excess spending.

Today’s Money Matters: Things I Learned From My Mother

This morning on Today, my mother, Elaine, joined me and Tamron Hall to talk about what financial lessons she taught me growing up. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Real Estate

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how to invest equity in your home and choosing a short sale over foreclosure. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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American Express OPEN Forum: Business Expenses

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I discuss five ways to trim your business expenses and boost efficiency.

Men’s Health: College Loans

In my latest Ask the Men’s Health Money Coach article, I tell you what you need to know to save money on your college loans.

Money 911: Gifts, Loans & Retirement

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how to invest a monetary gift when the payout date is years away and where you can look for funding when you’re about to start a residency program. To learn about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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AOL Jobs: Unemployed with No Savings

I recently spoke with Carol Berman from AOL Jobs. Check out her article to see what I had to say about stretching your unemployment check.

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Pay It Down

In this updated edition, I give you up-to-date strategies to help you get out of debt within three years.