Tom Joyner teases just about everyone, all in good fun of course! And he likes to poke fun at Kirk Franklin because of his height. But, Franklin actually has a great sense of humor. He introduces himself as Tom’s “little friend.” He thanks Tom for all of his hard work over the years and tells […]
As the TJMS comes to an end, so does Mellody Hobson’s Money Mondays column. Today’s column will be the last. Many thanks to Mellody for helping our listeners over the years make their very best financial decisions with her tips, pointers and advice. Here are 5 of her top tips that should help you live […]
Among those who want to tell Tom how much they love him is India Arie! She thanks Tom for giving her the opportunity of a lifetime to sing with her all time favorite artist, Stevie Wonder. They sang together at a Sky Show and then went to Tom’s house for a meal. Tom recalls her […]
Whether your retirement is two years or 22 years away, Mellody has some info for you. Here’s what she wants each age group from millennials to baby boomers to know. LET’S START WITH THOSE WHO ARE CLOSEST TO RETIREMENT: THE BOOMERS. HOW ARE THEY DOING WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING FOR THE GOLDEN YEARS? Research […]
As I mentioned two weeks ago, the rest of our Money Monday segments together will be dedicated to retirement. And today, I want to run through the different types of retirement accounts out there. THAT SOUNDS GOOD. LET’S START WITH THOSE AVAILABLE THROUGH EMPLOYERS The retirement account most familiar to Americans is the 401(k). These […]
What do you have for us today on Money Monday, Mellody? Well Tom, it is November 11 and you – the hardest working man in radio – are about to hang up your mic! So before I go any further, I want to recognize your incredible career, your incredible team – Sybil, Skip, and everyone […]
Antonio Brown has indicated he’s not retiring from the NFL, only a few days after announcing he was done with the league in a Twitter rant. The four-time All-Pro wide receiver wrote on Twitter on Thursday: “I’m still the best why stop now.” He followed with the suggestion that the game needs him. Brown has […]
DETROIT (AP) — The Motown mogul who launched the careers of numerous stars like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson has announced his retirement. The Detroit Free Press reports Berry Gordy said he had “come full circle” at a 60th anniversary event for Motown Records on Sunday. The 89-year-old Detroit native built Motown Records […]
WHY IS MILLENNIAL DEBT ON YOUR MIND? Last week, Northwestern Mutual released a report showing that young Americans – particularly millennials – are carrying significantly levels of debt. The data shows many young people have financial burdens that their parents and grandparents did not have, and it is likely to have profound implications for their […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Is Nicki Minaj really hanging up the mic? The chart-topping rapper announced Thursday on Twitter that she “decided to retire & have my family.” Her announcement comes as a surprise after she recently made a guest appearance on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer.” In the tweet, Minaj she took a jab at […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker’s impressive career is over. Parker announced Monday he’s retiring from basketball after 18 seasons in the NBA. The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter it was an emotional decision. “It’s with a lot of emotion that I retire from basketball, it was an incredible journey!” Parker tweeted. […]
Recently the news broke that Marvin Sapp is retiring from his church in Grand Rapids and taking over another church in Dallas. Tom says that’s not an actual retirement….he won’t be retiring and going to another station. He insists that he won’t be starting his days or doing anything before noon. HEAD BACK TO THE […]
