How to Avoid Scams – Fearless Fabulous You! Oct. 31

How to Avoid Scams - Fearless Fabulous You! Oct. 31

Predatory lending and special credit card offers designed to lure you in have been topics in the news lately, especially after it was revealed that employees at Wells Fargo were pressured to sign up people for credit cards whether or not they needed – or had the credit- to have them.  Credit card offers,  too good to be true loans, financial packages that are not clearly explained to you, and special offers that are bait and switch tactics are just some of the areas where scams lurk. This U.S. government website lists the most common scams in the U.S. including: financial

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My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

My Fearless Fabulous Next Chapter

This week marks my third season hosting my national radio shows, Fearless Fabulous You! (W4WN.com) and The Connected Table LIVE! (W4CY.com). I created my shows because I wanted to use my voice to share stories of interesting people and inspire others. The work has been hard but completely gratifying. I’ve met so many wonderful, gifted and giving people along the way, from medical experts to authors to entrepreneurs. I’m still looking for show sponsors and partners and welcome referrals. In the meantime the nicest thing you could for me and for my guests is to please tune in and share my shows. LINK TO IHEART  LINK to

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The Ultimate List of 10 Things To Do Now

The Ultimate List of 10 Things To Do Now

When my father passed away from cancer in 2009, I remember one of the most frustrating things my mother and I dealt with was getting access to his various accounts and unlocking his mobile phone. We didn’t know the passwords. I have forgotten passwords to numerous accounts. I reset one, carefully file it away and then forget where the file is on my computer. It happens all the time, and I’m still sound of mind. Imagine 20-30 years from now! It’s more than just passwords that you should share with someone you trust. If you become incapacitated at any age,

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Getting Things Off My Chest: A Bitter Pill To Swallow: The Cost of Getting Sick

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 I was running a successful wine and food public relations agency, eating at the top restaurants and visiting the world’s great wine regions. Five years later, I came to a point where I considered applying for food stamps. My income was dried up and I was behind on my house payments. How did this happen to me? I learned I was not alone and should not be ashamed. I decided to speak out and learn more. According to a University of Michigan study  25 percent of breast cancer survivors reported financial

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Fearless Fabulous You! Ditch Your Debt- June 8

According the the website NerdWallet.com the average U.S. household consumer debt profile as of May 2015 is: Average credit card debt: $15,609 Average mortgage debt: $156,706 Average student loan debt: $32,956 In total American consumers owe $11.91 trillion in debt, an increase of 2.5% from last year. I fit into that group as do many others. Certified Public Account and personal financial specialist, Kemberley Washington learned to ditch her debt. Now she helps others make smarter financial management decisions and reduce their debt. Kemberly will discuss ways to manage and reduce your debt Monday, June 8, 9:28pmEST on Fearless Fabulous You! on www.W4WN.com and iHeart.com and the iHeart App.  Kemberley and I are both

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Before You Say “I Do” Consider These “Don’ts”

Why are some women more comfortable discussing love, intimacy, diets and stomach bloating but not finances with their spouses? I admit to being one of those women for many years. I think much of it was due to my upbringing where discussing money was not appropriate; neither were religion or politics. Both of my parents worked full time earning decent incomes, but their approach to spending and saving money was not in sync, and I remember as a child listening to their fights over money. Perhaps that’s why I clammed up over money talk with my intended husband. I am

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Fear- Less; Face Up: Dec 1 on Fearless Fabulous You

Anxiety, Fear and Doubt…Wouldn’t it be great if these three words were replaced with, Confidence, Courage and Self-Trust when it comes to a woman’s well-being? Especially a young woman. My December 1 guests on Fearless Fabulous You! are two women who are addressing these issues in different ways to help women, especially young women, believe they are fearless and fabulous. There are more than 20 million high school and college-age girls in the U.S., each of whom has her own hopes and dreams. Today young women have more career and life choices with the right education, mentoring and a strong

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Is It Time for Some Plastic Surgery?

I had plastic surgery last week. l cut up my credit cards. –  Henny Youngman I’ve decided to give up using credits cards this winter. I froze my credit.  I placed my cards in a plastic storage bag and put them in the freezer away from my hot hands. I’ve decided to nip and tuck my expenses and rethink what “living within my means” actually means. Doing this is no mean feat. I think living in New York has given me a warped sense of what “my means” and “my needs” actually are. Many of us start feeling a financial pinch when

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