Tom: You join us this morning with some news about auto loans. Mellody: I do have news, Tom, but it is worrying news. A new…

  Tom: This morning we are discussing the state of small businesses and women-and minority-owned businesses in particular. Mellody: That’s right, Tom. Small businesses are…

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 separate…

  SKIP MURPHY: This morning you are joining us with some news from the retirement front, is that right? MELLODY: You’ve got it, Skip. There were…

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

  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 few…

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…

  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…