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  Money Mondays

Click on the links below to listen to Mellody Hobson give listeners
advice on the Tom Joyner Show. New segments are added regularly!

Favorite Credit Cards

February 8, 2010
Wondering what type of credit card Mellody carries in her wallet? In this segment, Mellody shares her favorite credit cards with listeners and the reasons that they top her list.


Starting Your Own Business

February 1, 2010
With the unemployment rate still hovering at 10% as of year-end (as high as 16% among African Americans), many individuals have opted to leave corporate America behind and pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. In this segment, Mellody gives advice to new entrepreneurs on starting a new business.


Giving to Haiti

January 25, 2010
Immediately following the earthquake in Haiti, a number of charitable organizations (large and small) were soliciting donations for the relief effort. In this segment, Mellody gives tips on how to find the right charitable organization and how to avoid being scammed by fraudulent charities.


Filing Taxes

January 18, 2010
Searching for a knowledgeable and trustworthy tax preparer can be a daunting task—especially when there are no federal guidelines or requirements regulating these individuals with the exception of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), tax attorneys and IRS “Enrolled Agents”. In this segment, Mellody discusses new reforms coming down the pipe in 2011 that will impact the tax preparation industry.


Be Careful of Store Credit Cards

January 11, 2010
Store credit cards, also known as private label cards, are very popular among retailers. In fact, every time you step up to the checkout counter, a store clerk offers a discount in exchange for opening up one of these cards. In this segment, Mellody explains how store credit cards typically entice consumers to spend more than they can afford, thereby wiping out any potential savings.


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