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The most important money conversation you’re not having
Yahoo! Finance By Jean Ann – January 29, 2015 7:06 PM When Rosemary Flanagan died two years ago at the age of 84, her family was stunned. She led an active lifestyle and showed no signs of slowing down before passing away in her sleep. Although she was a mother to seven sons, none of […]
Financial Bullying
FOX – WOFL Almost all couples argue about money, but financial bullying takes things to another level. A survey from Credit Karma shows one in ten Americans in a committed relationship say they are victims. Financial professional Jean Ann Dorrell was on WOFL talking about what financial bullying is and what couples can do to […]
The Importance of Credit
FOX – WOFL The majority of Millennials are choosing cash over credit. A new survey shows more than 6 in 10 young people don’t have a single credit card. Financial professional Jean Ann Dorrell talked with FOX Orlando about the importance of credit and how to use cards responsibly. Click here for a worksheet to […]
Student Loan Debt
FOX – WOFL Student loan interest rates are going up. Financial professional Jean Ann Dorrell talked with WOFL about ways to cut down the cost of college. Cutting College Costs: Stay in State Consider Community College Work the Web Seek out Scholarships Find and apply for scholarships here. Focus on Four
Divorcing after 50: The financial hazards
Yahoo! Finance By Jean Ann – August 15, 2014 2:58 PM Breaking up is hard to do no matter when it happens. But getting divorced later in life can be especially traumatic, both emotionally and financially. There are now more divorcées over the age of 50 than ever before. In 1990, just one in 10 […]
Newlyweds and Finances
FOX – WFTX It is wedding season, so it is the perfect time to talk money and marriage! Jean Ann Dorrell was on Fox4, WFTX with advice for newlyweds to help them find financial harmony. Create a Partnership Agree on Goals Have Fun Funds Ensure Equal Access Click here for your financial inventory worksheet.
Beneficiary Forms – Man’s mistake cost his children $400,000 of an IRA inheritance
Yahoo! Finance By Jean Ann – June 27, 2014 8:09 AM Before Leonard Smith lost his battle with cancer in 2008, he worked with his financial advisors and attorneys to make sure his children received the balance of his retirement funds when he died.A single mistake, however, thwarted his well-laid plans. Family members realized a […]