Silver Linings From the Depth of the Recession with Fidelity’s John Sweeney
A lot of has changed since the market collapsed in 2008, housing prices are starting to increase, car sales are starting to go up, and people are starting to feel more relaxed about their money. Fidelity Investments, Executive Vice President John Sweeney joined me recently to talk about the changes investors have experienced over the [...]
Read More →How to Avoid the Most Common Tax Filing Errors and New Tax Guidelines for 2013
Have you put off filing your taxes this year? If tax season makes you cringe, or you’re planning on doing them on your own but looking for a few last minute tips on how to avoid errors, you’re in luck. Ernst & Young’s, Greg Rosica joined me for an interview this week to discuss the [...]
Read More →Tax Season Preparation Must Haves with Financial Advisor Ted Koppy
Tax season is definitely upon us, and believe it or not you have less than a month before they’re due (April 15th). If you have yet to prep your taxes or if you’ve already sent them in, but are looking for tips on how to organize them in 2014, you’re in luck. Financial advisor Ted [...]
Read More →Farnoosh Torabi Talks Tax Prep, Organization and Shredding Documents
Prepping one’s taxes can be an overwhelming experience that most of us try to put off as long as possible. With the tax deadline just a little over a month away (April 15th) it’s time to get your tax materials in order, and lucky for us financial expert Farnoosh Torabi joined me to share tips [...]
Read More →Station Nightclub Fire Survivors Discuss Tragedy on 10th Anniversary
On February 20, 2003 Rob Feeney’s life changed forever when the Station Nightclub fire, the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history broke out during the Great White concert he was attending with his fiancee, Donna Mitchell. Rob was able to escape with burns to his body, but unfortunately Donna did not make it out [...]
Read More →Interview: General Motors James Bell Talks 7th Generation Chevrolet Corvette and Top Car Trends at the Detroit Auto Show
As someone who grew up in a Corvette household, I can’t tell you how excited I was to hear that Chevrolet was coming out with the 7th generation Corvette. If you’re a car aficionado or just as intrigued as I am with the new Vette and can’t wait to hear more about it, you’ve come [...]
Read More →Interview: The Key to Setting Resolutions to Get Happy and Stay Connected in 2013 with Sociologist and Happiness Expert Dr. Christine Carter
With the new year upon us and many of us struggling either to make resolutions or keep the ones we’ve set, Dr. Christine Carter a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and author of RAISING HAPPINESS: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents, was kind enough to join [...]
Read More →Interview: The Inspiring Story of 23 Year Old Deaf Filmmaker Austin Chapman
They say that life is filled with many obstacles that we must overcome in order to fulfill our dreams. Meet Austin Chapman, a talented 23 year old filmmaker who depended on others to create soundtracks for him because he was born deaf and could only hear low tones. Austin has worn hearing aids nearly his [...]
Read More →Interview: How to Plan for Retirement with ShareBuilder President Dan Greenshields
Have you thought about saving for retirement, but don’t know how or when to start (saving)? According ShareBuilder president, Dan Greenshields, who joined me this week, it’s never too early, and you can save based on the lifestyle you want to lead upon retirement thanks to a useful tool on the ShareBuilder website! [...]
Read More →Interview: From Job Searching to Maximizing Your Money with Career Expert and Author Lindsey Pollak
Job searching can be a challenge in itself, especially in a downed economy and for Gen Yers and/or recent graduates. If you’ve felt stuck in a career you dislike or are having trouble just finding a job in itself since jobs are few and far between these days, you’re in luck! Workplace expert and author [...]
Read More →Interview: AARP’s Nicole Duritz Talks Medicare Open Enrollment
With Medicare open enrollment upon us for the next few months, many Americans may be struggling to find the right plan that will adequately cover them for the next year. AARP’s Vice president, (Health &Family, Education and Outreach) Nicole Duritz joined me this week for a brief interview to discuss recipients options. [...]
Read More →Black Eyed Peas WILL.I.AM Urges Today’s Youth to Be “As Loud As Rock & Roll” in New PSA for Our Time
With the presidential election a little over a month away (November 6th) celebrities like WILL.I.AM from the Black Eyed Peas, rappers Nas and Trey Song, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, comedian Larry David, actress Renee Zellweger, and actor Steve Carrell have teamed up with the non-partisan, non-profit organization Our Time which stands up for the rights [...]
Read More →Interview: Economic Survival Tips with Ted Beck, CEO and President of the National Endowment For Financial Education
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) conducted a recent survey and found that 50 percent of the respondents are not happy with their current employment, and are not looking for further employment due to the weakness of the present economy. Over the past five years, 40 percent of working adults have seen their employer [...]
Read More →Images + Video: Olympic Gold Medalists Michael Phelps & Misty May-Traenor Limited Edition Wheaties Boxes Unveiled!
18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps and three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Traenor have added to their lists of accolades this summer, only this time on limited edition Wheaties boxes which will be unveiled nationwide next month. Michael Phelps talks about what it means to be featured on the limited edition [...]
Read More →Country Superstar Trace Adkins Hosts GAC’s Great American Heroes
Grammy award-winning country crooner Trace Adkins whose chart topping songs include “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”, “Ladies Love Country Boys”, and “You’re Gonna Miss This” (to name a few) has signed on to host GAC’s Great American Heroes. According to GAC, cameras “will follow Adkins on his nationwide Songs & Stories tour as he takes [...]
Read More →Interview: AARP President, Rob Romasco on Work Reimagined Initiative
AARP President Rob Romasco joined me recently to introduce Work Reimagined, AARP’s new initiative (using LinkedIn’s platform) which helps experienced older workers find jobs in this tough economy. Candace Rose: Can you tell us about AARP’s new initiative, Work Reimagined? Rob Romasco: “Work Reimagined is our attempt and our effort to help older [...]
Read More →The Best Places To Live on $100 a Day with AARP’s Gabi Redford
AARP's editorial projects manager, Gabrielle Redford (Gabi) joined me recently to discuss AARP The Magazine's recent list of the the best places to live on $100 a day! Did your city make the list? AARP's editorial projects manager, Gabrielle Redford (Gabi) Candace Rose: Can you tell us about AARP's [...]
Read More →Celebrity Interview: Financial Expert Jean Chatzky Shares Tips for Your Money in an Uncertain Economy
AARP Financial Ambassador and TV personality Jean Chatzky joined me recently to discuss her 'six tips for your money in an uncertain economy'- from how to create a financial road map, tips for refinancing your debt, how to diversify your tax load, steps you must take to lower the amount of debt you owe to [...]
Read More →Interview: Jeremy Symons of the National Wildlife Federation on the XL Pipeline
This week, Jeremy Symons, Senior Vice President of Conservation and Education at the National Wildlife Federation joined me to discuss the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline and the impact it will have on us and wildlife. Jeremy Symons, Senior Vice President of Conservation and Education at the National Wildlife Federation [...]
Read More →Interview: How We Can Save Endangered Tigers with Dr. Herbert Raffaele of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
Dr. Herbert A. Raffaele - Chief, Division of International Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Conservation, joined me live from Busch Gardens to discuss the Save Vanishing Species stamp project and various ways we can help save endangered tigers and other wildlife from extinction. Dr. Herbert Raffaele, live from Busch Gardens Candace: [...]
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