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I recently interviewed an in-house lawyer named Julie from the American Bar Association (ABA) in Washington, DC, for one of my radio shows. The show had nothing to do with my story below, but a story she told me of her recent daycare woes was a riveting one, having kids, myself. I could relate.
Julie has [...]
I love antiques. That’s why I wrote two books about them. I also know that more than 60% of you who buy antiques shop for them online to save time. So do I.
1stDIBS.COM
Michael Berman has done a great job of creating a website where anyone can buy any kind of vintage or antique online, from dealers all over the [...]
Having watched the economy rollercoaster during the past year, I’ve seen businesses in every industry make significant, radical changes in they way they do business, and how they treat consumers. Having spent over 15 years analyzing the retail world, I have documented my research findings in my TV segments covering almost every consumer topic imaginable, from home furnishings to health care.
Now, years of research will be turned [...]
Jennifer Angel, the astrologer for the New York Daily News, named me her Celebrity Aquarian of the Month. I was pleased to receive this designation, as it places me in the company of other people I admire. Ms. Angel says in her profile:
As an Innovative Aquarian, consumer reporter Jennifer Litwin has spent more than 15 [...]
On January 6th, watch Twin Cities Live on ABC in Minneapolis, at 3PM CST, where I will talk about the best and worst in holiday gift returns this year. Many new return policies this year. Some stores are more lenient, while others are making their return policies more vague. If you need to make returns [...]
I recently shared my tips for the best and cheapest way to ship anything in the week right before Christmas, on ABC’s Twin Cities Live, at 3 PM. Shipping prices are going up and comparison shopping shipping prices is getting more confusing. I will help you learn the tricks to last minute shipping and saving [...]
THE BEST DEALS AND WAYS TO PAY FOR THEM WITHOUT GOING BROKE
Retailers are preparing themselves for cautious spending this holiday season, and are stocking their stores with lower inventory this year. Here’s what you need to know about 2009 Black Friday and the remainder of the holiday season.
HOTTEST TRENDS THIS YEAR
Time-saving necessities like small ticket, [...]
VOICE AMERICA RADIO
EPISODE TITLE: “Economy Update: Planning for Retirement”
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
The economic events of the past year have changed the way we think about our retirement money–how we plan to save it and what to do if we lose it. Included in this discussion are what kinds of options are currently available for safe investing, 401Ks [...]
WORK-AT-HOME MOMS: GET SCAM-FREE JOBS
Just what you’ve always wanted: the chance to work at home and still be part of your children’s lives. Millions of mothers are trying to get jobs from home, and the most likely place for them to look is on the internet. Once again, the problem of internet scams. 6 million [...]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING A HOME THIS SPRING
Refinancing your home: consider only if you can save 2 percentage points on what you are currently paying. Consider closing costs and points you will have to pay. Closing costs can be as high as 3% of the loan amount, on [...]