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 […]

When It Comes To Your Finances – Are You Stuck In The 90s?

FOX – WFTX Jean Ann Dorrell talked with FOX Ft. Myers about why these signs don’t just mean you’re behind the times- you could also be putting your financial future in jeopardy. These 5 signs mean it’s time for an update:         Autopay is a mystery Your phone doesn’t help you shop You don’t know […]

Are Your Friends’ Money Habits Costing YOU Money?

FOX – WFTX Kids aren’t the only ones who deal with peer pressure! The financial habits of friends could be rubbing off on you. Jean Ann Dorrell was on FOX4 Ft. Myers (WFTX) to talk about the types of money traits we see in friends and how to handle each one. Friends & Finances:         […]

Women and Finances – Pay Inequality

FOX – WFTX     Women are making their mark in the workforce. A new study shows women now earn nearly three times what their mothers did. But, they’re still earning less than their dads and their husbands. Financial professional Jean Ann Dorrell talked with FOX4 Ft. Myers with tips for women and their money:      Take […]

5 Reasons To File Your Taxes Early

FOX – WOFL January 31st is the first day you can file your taxes. If you’re one of those procrastinators who likes to wait until April 14th to file your taxes, this is the year to change your ways! You won’t only get your refund faster, but filing early could help you avoid fraud, catch […]

Get Financially Fit in 2014

FOX – WOFL       It’s that time of year! Whether you want to lose weight, get organized or quit smoking, more than 40% of Americans will make at least one New Year’s resolution. But, only 8% of us will keep it. One resolution we should all make this year is to get financially fit.     Vague […]

Holiday Scams

FOX – WOFL It is a busy time of year for everyone, including those looking to scam and take advantage of us. Here are six holiday scams you should be on the look out for! Rogue Websites – Click here to determine whether a website is legitimate. Fake e-cards Worthless Gift Cards Charity Scams – […]

#GivingTuesday

FOX – WOFL We all know Thanksgiving is on Thursday, the following day is “Black Friday”, Saturday and Sunday is reserved for leftovers & football, and online sales officially start on “Cyber Monday” (think of “Cyber Monday” as the Internet’s version of “Black Friday”), but do you know what comes next? Tuesday, December 3rd is […]

Holiday Shopping Survival Guide

FOX – WOFL Holiday Shopping Survival Guide It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. Jean Ann Dorrell talked with My FOX Orlando with tips on how to survive the holiday shopping season. Start with her budget worksheet. You can download it here. SFS Holiday Budget Worksheet

Stock in Jocks

FOX – WOFL Stock in Athletes as an Investment From betting on a game to Fantasy Football to now the opportunity to literally invest in your favorite football player. Jean Ann Dorrell appeared on FOX News Orlando to discuss the details and risks in this new type of investing. Start-up Fantex Holdings is taking reservations […]