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Do you feel your student loan payments are just too high? Jasmine Montgomery from the Bronx is one of many who feel that way. In…

Mellody is President of Ariel investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors and retirement plans through its no-load mutual funds and separate accounts. Additionally, she is a regular financial contributor and analyst for CBS News. For iPhone:   TOM: Good morning Mellody. You come bearing more good news this morning?   MELLODY: I […]

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  Despite an improving economy and a falling national unemployment rate, some American workers are still struggling to dig out from under sky-high debt that…

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Financial guru Deborah Owens joined Jeff Johnson, guest host of “NewsOne Now” to share her tips for investing during volatile times and in an uncertain…

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If you’re one of the lucky ones who have paid off all of their credit card bills, congratulations! However, that doesn’t mean that you’re done…

For iPhone:   TOM: Good Morning, Mellody. MELLODY: Good Morning, Tom!  TOM: An important topic this morning – reading the fine print. What caused you to want to talk about this?  MELLODY: This past week there were articles on the Huffington Post and in the New York Times discussing the new trend of companies putting […]

As career women, many of us are very much aware of the importance of saving and investing for retirement. Whether you are just starting your…

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Interested in making a big purchase like a house or car, but your credit report is marred by a history of late credit card payments?…

  For iPhone:   Mellody is President of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors and retirement plans through its no-load mutual funds and separate accounts. Additionally, she is a regular financial contributor and analyst for CBS News. TOM: You are joining us today with another round of seasonal tips.  MELLODY: That’s […]

What the heck does it mean to be a creative genius? Being a creative genius is the best quality that you could have in every…

Mellody is President of Ariel investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors and retirement plans through its no-load mutual funds and separate accounts.  Additionally, she is a regular financial contributor and analyst for CBS news. Mellody: This morning we are talking about the changing face of America’s labor force. This past week was […]

Mellody is President of Ariel investments, a Chicago-based money management firm that serves individual investors and retirement plans through its no-load mutual funds and separate accounts.  Additionally, she is a regular financial contributor and analyst for CBS news. Tom: We are covering another development on the auto loan front this morning. What do you have […]