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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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American Express OPEN Forum: Branding

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I discuss if you should be your brand and offer a checklist of things to consider.

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.

American Express OPEN Forum: Business Fraud

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I discuss five ways to stop small business fraud.

Ask Jean: Understanding Jobs Reports

“Jobs reports are always oriented towards claims for unemployment. Why don’t they report the employment number instead? Isn’t that a better indicator of the economy? Unemployment does not take into account those leaving the job market, falling off the unemployment rolls, etc.”
- Chaz

I think the confusion here stems from the fact that in the media, you often hear about the unemployment rate. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks employment and releases the national unemployment rate every month, actually accounts for people who are employed and people who are unemployed.

“We take a monthly survey of households that asks people if they worked during the week that includes the 12th of the month. If they did not, and they are looking for work, they are counted as unemployed regardless of whether they received unemployment claims or not,” says Martin Kohli, a regional economist with the bureau. More…

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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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.

American Express OPEN Forum: First Impressions

In my latest American Express OPEN Forum article, I discuss the importance of a first impression and offer some tips to getting it right.

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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