Money Mondays
SKIP: It is that time of year again – tax time – and you have a few things for us to think about, correct? MELLODY: That’s right, Skip. Wednesday is April 15, a day everyone knows but one that can cause anxiety and stress if you are uncertain about things or if you haven’t […]
A big business merger was announced this week, and you are here to walk us through it this morning. Mellody: It is certainly a big deal, Tom! Kraft and Heinz, two giants in the consumer packaged goods sector, are going to merge to create the world’s fifth largest company in the food and beverage space. Kraft […]
Tom: We’re talking about class perceptions this morning? Mellody: We are. Last week, a very interesting survey from NBC and the Wall Street Journal was released. The study measured the sentiments and viewpoints of Americans as they relate to how – and where – they view themselves on the economic ladder in this country, […]
Tom: Good morning, Mellody. You are here today to explain what the strong dollar means. Mellody: Good morning! I am, Tom. Over the past few months, you have probably heard people talking about the strong dollar – and for good reason! The dollar has been gaining ground against all major currencies. The euro dropped […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: Today, we are talking housing. Mellody: We are, Tom. The American housing market […]
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: Happy New Year, Mellody! MELLODY: Same to you, Tom! TOM: This morning you are going to […]
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