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Money 911: Financing graduate school

This morning on Today’s Money 911, we heard from a woman in her 50′s who wants to go back to school and get a graduate degree, but also has two kids approaching college aid. Is there a way to pay for it all? To see what we told her, plus how to get rid of unwanted time-shares, check out the video clip below.

 

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Announcing: My new line of products is available at Office Depot

Hi everyone! I’m very pleased to let you know that I have a new line of personal finance and organizational products available exclusively at Office Depot stores nationwide. These products have been designed to help you organize and manage your day-to-day finances, and I think you’ll find them very useful.

We’ve created everything from budgeting tools to organizers and calendars for the home office, along with shopping organizers and cash trackers for individuals on-the-go. There’s also a great tax portfolio to help you prepare for tax season (it’s right around the corner!) and 2 products especially for kids–a chore tracker to help them learn to manage their “work” and “pay,” and an easy-to-use money manager.

I’ve made sure these products won’t break your budgets, either — they start at just $4.99!

To see the whole range of products and where you can find them near you, visit Office Depot’s website here. Also, stay tuned to my website, newsletter and Twitter feed — I’ll be highlighting different products each week and maybe even doing a few giveaways.

Happy shopping!

Today’s Money: Avoid simple money mistakes

Last week, WiseBread.com released a list of 10 things you do to save money that actually end up costing you more. This morning, I went on Today to talk about this list and how you can avoid making these mistakes. To see why you should make an appointment with your dentist now — and why the cheapest products aren’t always the best buy — check out the video clip below.

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Announcing: Cash Call with Jean Chatzky

Hi everyone! I’m very excited to officially announce the creation of my new television show, Cash Call with Jean Chatzky.  It is a live, 30-minute personal finance show that will feature practical advice on how to manage your money in today’s complex financial environment. It will premiere on Tuesday, February 28 at 8:00 pm exclusively on RLTV.

Now, more than ever, it is critical that we all understand how to plan for our financial futures, and this show is meant to provide you with tips for how to make the most out of your money while still living the life you want to live. I am thrilled to be working with RLTV to bring this important information to audiences across the country, and I hope you tune in!

We will be taking your questions live over the phones each show, so please feel free to submit questions here on my website, via Facebook and Twitter, or via email at jean@jeanchatzky.com. You can indicate that your question is for the show by including #CashCall in the subject line or question.

You can read more about the show here, and to learn where you can find RLTV in your area, click here.

Nightly News with Brian Williams: Road to retirement

On Friday, January 13, I went back on Nightly News with Brian Williams to talk about saving for retirement. It’s an issue that many people are concerned about, especially if they’ve started saving very late in life or if their retirement accounts have taken a hit in recent years. The good news is that there are ways to bounce back. To see our discussion, check out the video clip below.

 

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Money 911: Applying for store credit cards

During the holidays, many retailers try to entice you to sign up for their store credit card  by promising additional deals and savings. So should you take the bait? To find out the answer to that question — plus tips on balancing medical bills and paying for school — check out the video clip below.

 

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Nightly News with Brian Williams: Saving for retirement

On Friday, January 6, I went on Nightly News with Brian Williams to talk about saving for retirement. We discussed why you need to check your monthly 401(k) statements, as well as how to downsize to save even more. To see our discussion, check out the video clip below.

 

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Newsweek: The art of “carbitrage”

Do you have a car that’s nearing the end of its lease? If so, you could have a gold mine sitting in your driveway. The demand for low-mileage cars that have been well cared for is higher than ever. In my latest Newsweek story, I tell you how to take advantage of this demand. 

New Year, New You: Going back to school

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.

 

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New Year, New You: Finding a job you love

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.

 

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