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“Best place to start? Put a dent into that debt”
October 4, 2006
Grant Rawdin analyzes a newlywed’s financial situation and recommends what might sound like financial heresy, but is actually the most appropriate course of action: discontinue contributions into their retirement savings plans and use the money to reduce their high-interest debt.

“More people choose Net bill paying”
"Managing Your Money" | October 26, 2001
Lydia Sheckels offers her advice on the ease of bill paying online. It is safer and quicker than you think.

“Author’s novel approach to financial advice pays off ‘Rich Dad’ writer learned from failures”
October 18, 2000
The concepts discussed in the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" are not commonly shared by all financial advisors. In this feature article, Grant Rawdin discusses the view that the wealthy have a different way of approaching life.

“Social Security adds info on retirement planning”
October 12, 2000
Lydia Sheckels was interviewed by USA Today on Social Security. In part, Lydia said, “...Social Security will represent only a portion of what they will need in retirement.”

“Several Web sites trying to net teen buyers”
"Managing Your Money" | April 28, 2000
Finances and teenagers are not two words that easily fit together in one sentence. Lydia Sheckels and her daughter, Jessica, are featured and review several Web Sites that work to make teenagers more savvy with their money.

“Late start in saving has man ‘kind of terrified’”
"Your Portfolio" | August 2, 1999
In this USA Today monthly feature, Grant Rawdin provided a full analysis of a USA Today reader’s financial situation and portfolio. The reader commented, “I’m going to follow his recommendations...it makes me feel a lot more secure about my future.”

 

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