Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Manisha Thakor

Manisha Thakor is the founder and CEO of Moneyzen Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: If you were going to make one new investment now, what market would you invest in? I get asked this question frequently, and I think it’s a very dangerous question to ask or answer. […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Steve Kuhn

Steve Kuhn is Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Pine River Capital Management. Here’s his best advice to take control of your finances: If you were going to make one new investment now, what market would you invest in?  I can tell you about an area where we’ve started doing a lot of work, and which I’ll most likely […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Kathy Roeser

Kathy Roeser is the Executive Director/Wealth Advisor of The Roeser Group, Morgan Stanley. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? Sit down with a blank piece of paper in front of you, and do a […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Leslie North and Annette Findling

Leslie North and Annette Findling are Certified Financial Planners at Stonebridge Wealth Advisors, LLC. Here’s their best advice to take control of your finances: What is the biggest money mistake you made and what did you learn from it? Leslie: A “money mistake” that affected my family is related to my father. He passed away […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Renée Cooper

Renée Cooper is a financial consultant at Wintrust Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances:  What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control of my finances? You always need to pay yourself first, whatever money you make; before you spend it on anything else […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky is a financial journalist and author of “Money Rules,” “Money 911” and “Make Money, Not Excuses,” among other books. Chatzky is also the financial editor for the Today Show. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances:  What can I do today in 30 minutes or less to take better control […]

Expert Advice from Money Gurus: Shelley O'Connor

Shelley O’Connor is the head of field management at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Here’s her best advice to take control of your finances: What is the most important thing someone can do at 25 to create a secure financial future? At 35? At 45? At 55? At age 25, most people are just starting out […]

Smart Women, Smart Finance$: How to Plan for Your Financial Future

Come join us for an event for every woman who wants to get smarter about money and wants to plan for what’s next! You will enhance your financial confidence, obtain valuable tools, action items and practical steps while empowering your future and gaining financial freedom and stability. Our experts will cover: Your Financial Success Checklist […]

4 Best Ways to Get Money to Your College Kids

Your child is going to college. You’ve scheduled a summer orientation session. You’ve sent the housing deposit. You’ve done the obligatory shopping to pick out bedding, towels and closet hangers. You’re all set, right? Not yet. Don’t forget to make financial arrangements for your college-bound student before school starts. Aside from handling tuition and housing payments, your student will […]

6 Social Media Tips for Job Seekers

Given the 7.5 percent unemployment rate in the Chicago area, searching for a job can be a daunting task. It can be challenging to find reliable sources among various recruiters, bloggers and social media platforms. Trustworthy outlets are difficult to distinguish from those that waste a job seeker’s time. Last year, CareerBuilder conducted a study […]