Money Mondays
In today’s “Money Mondays” segment, Mellody Hobson discusses IPOs. This morning we are talking initial public offerings? We are, Tom! We have seen an incredible number of IPOs recently, the most recent boom in a crazy IPO market that really started with Facebook. The first quarter of this year has been particularly active. All told, […]
In today’s “Money Mondays” segment, Mellody Hobson discusses spring finances. What do you have on tap for us this morning? In the spirit of spring, we are going to talk about some financial mistakes many Americans make every year, and how they can start out fresh this year. Hopefully we can move the needle a […]
In today’s “Money Mondays” segment, Mellody Hobson discusses saving for retirement. You are here with an important topic this morning – how to save for retirement if you don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan. It is a really important topic, and it is not just for those who are self-employed – it is also […]
In today’s “Money Mondays” segment, Mellody Hobson discusses loyalty programs. Good morning, Mellody. Today on Money Monday we are talking about loyalty programs. We are! Last week, Delta Airlines announced that it will change how its loyalty program members accrue rewards, and not only did it got a ton of coverage, but it got me […]
Mellody Hobson talks about fall of investment bank, Lehman Brothers, and what we can learn from it, five years later. This past weekend marked the fifth anniversary of the fall of Lehman Brothers. As we know all too well, the leading financial firm’s bankruptcy is credited for triggering a global financial crisis. I think five […]
Mellody Hobson talks about philanthropy in today’s “Money Mondays” segment. A Florida newspaper and the Center for Investigative Reporting recently put together a list of the nation’s worst charities. Before we get into specifics, I have to stress that this list of the “worst charities” focuses on nonprofits on the fringes—they are NOT the norm, […]
We’re full-swing into wedding season. As you know, I’ve done many segments about budgeting for a wedding or how to negotiate a prenup or even managing finances after divorce, but today I want to focus on newlywed couples as they face the daunting task of merging finances. So where do we start? It’s a personal […]
It’s the season of swimsuits and barbecues, and I hate to rain on any parades, but crooks are looking forward to summer just as much as we are, because it’s also prime time for credit card scams. Why’s that? Summer means travel, and being on the road makes consumers more vulnerable to fraud. Many banks […]
Mellody Hobson talks about wills during today’s “Money Mondays” segment. I’ve talked about the importance of getting your affairs in order to assure your wishes are carried out accordingly, but I don’t want to talk about life insurance or bequeathing your stock portfolio to your favorite nephew today. Today, I want to talk about your […]
Mellody Hobson talks more on retirement in today’s segment of “Money Mondays.” Last week, we talked about a potential retirement crisis for this country. People aren’t saving enough. So that begs the question—How much are you supposed to save? How much ARE you supposed to save? Unfortunately, there is not a silver bullet for retirement. […]
Mellody Hobson talks about preparing for retirement on today’s “Money Mondays” segment. I know it’s something I talk about a lot, but retirement is the MOST important thing Americans will ever save for—more important than home ownership or their kids’ education and definitely more important than summer vacation. More important than education? Absolutely. It’s funny […]
Mellody Hobson talks to listeners about cleaning up their finances on this week’s “Money Mondays.” It’s time for some financial Spring cleaning? That’s right. And I’m not talking about dusting your keyboard. Take a break from clearing the gutters and attacking all those bathroom nooks and crannies with a toothbrush and some bleach—It’s time to […]
