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  TOM: Good morning! MELLODY: Good morning, Tom. Tom: We have a serious topic this morning – subprime  lending is making a comeback. Mellody: That’s right, Tom. In recent months we have seen subprime lending surge, and there have been some worrying signs that the practice that was responsible for the housing crisis is bleeding […]

  Tom: Today we are talking about the minimum wage – again! What’s the latest, Mellody? Mellody: It certainly is a topic that keeps popping up, as we continue to have discussions in this country about the increasing wealth inequality, the challenges that are facing many Americans on the lower rungs of the economic ladder, and […]

Mellody Hobson talks about tax season in today’s “Money Mondays” segment. Tom: It’s that time of year again, and we are talking about taxes! Mellody: We certainly are, Tom. While it may seem like you have plenty of time left, there are only 8 more weeks until the April tax filing deadline. Employers are sending […]

I can unequivocally say that I absolutely abhor networking in its traditional sense. I am an introvert, with socialite tendencies, and the word networking conjures…

We’ve got some girl power news to share today! From a collaborative report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas (a fancy-named consultancy), Securities and Exchange Commission and nationwide…

The Network Journal (TNJ), an award-winning business magazine for African-American professionals, corporate executives and business owners has announced its 2015 list of 25 Influential Black…

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  Tom: Good morning, Mellody! 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: Good morning, Tom. Tom: You are digging into the differences between men […]

Everyone is always working on their finances. If not, they should be. Life is expensive honey. There’s a ton of different advice columns, blogs and…

  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: Good morning, Mellody!   Mellody:  Good morning, Tom! TOM: Today you have a reminder for […]

Lacking confidence on the job may be predicated by many triggers. For most people, the first couple of months on a new job brings forth…

  Mellody Hobson 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: Good morning!   Mellody: Good morning, Tom.   Tom: What is on tap this […]