The best financial gift for college graduates is not necessarily money, says Deborah Owens, ‘The Wealth Coach. “I want to encourage parents to begin to…

  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…

  SKIP: It is that time of year again – tax time – and you have a few things for us to think about, correct?…

  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…

Tom: Another positive story this morning – Americans are growing their wealth?  Mellody: This certainly is a good story, Tom. During the great recession, Americans’…

  Tom: Good morning, Mellody. You are here today to explain what the strong dollar means. Mellody: Good morning! I am, Tom. Over the past…

  TOM: Good morning! MELLODY: Good morning, Tom. Tom: We have a serious topic this morning – subprime  lending is making a comeback. Mellody: That’s…

People in this country still believe in the American Dream, but after one of the worst recessions this country has seen, many are fearful that…

  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,…

  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…

  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…

  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…