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…

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…

For iPhone:   TOM: Good Morning, Mellody. MELLODY: Good Morning, Tom!  TOM: An important topic this morning – reading the fine print. What caused you…

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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…

Money can often be the cause for the demise of many marriages, so instead of dealing with things down the line, why not start things…

It’s wedding season, but before the happy couple can tie the knot, there is another not-so-romantic topic that all newlyweds or engaged couples need to…

For iPhone:  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…

While it’s essential to have an emergency fund for those unexpected situations that require some extra cash, it’s a good idea to cut your spending…

Wow.  Your Blackberry may soon become an expensive doorstop.  Pundits are talking: “It’s a bigger flop than anybody thought it could be.” “They expect 80% (of shipped phones) to come back.”  Does Blackberry have a future?  CNNMoney has the BB story.  Read more:

People give many excuses and a few reasons for not providing for their own healthcare.  Some say “I can’t afford the premiums.” Others say, I don’t need health insurance.”  Others have political reasons saying, “I won’t support Obamacare.”  Where do you stand?  CNNMoney has the story.  Read more:

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Mellody Hobson talks about how to let our kids spread their wings and fly financially on today’s “Money Mondays” segment. According to the Pew Research…